US Bridges

CR 650W over Sulphur Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 600W · Structure no. 1100051

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650W over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650W over Sulphur Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650W
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 600W
RouteCounty Highway 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51319, -87.22807
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 650W over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650W over Sulphur Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650W over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650W over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650W over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.