US Bridges

CR 650E over Fishback Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 550 S · Structure no. 0600122

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Fishback Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 650E over Fishback Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesFishback Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96481, -86.34602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2017)
Projected traffic3,530 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 650E over Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Fishback Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Fishback Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.