US Bridges

CR 1650N over First Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.28 E of CR 900 E · Structure no. 1400031

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1650N over First Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1650N over First Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1650N
CrossesFirst Creek
Location00.28 E of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89517, -86.99143
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2013)
Projected traffic344 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 1650N over First Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1650N over First 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1650N over First Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1650N over First Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1650N over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.