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CR 650E over Dinken Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.75 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1400033

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Dinken Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 650E over Dinken Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 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
CrossesDinken Creek
Location00.75 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72398, -87.04585
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2013)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 Dinken Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Dinken 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 650E over Dinken Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Dinken Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Dinken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.