US Bridges

CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 225 N · Structure no. 0400046

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCR 850E
CrossesBig Pine Creek Ditch
Location00.30 N of CR 225 N
RouteCounty Highway 850
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.642, -87.16324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850E over Big Pine Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.