US Bridges

CR 650E over North Fork Prairie Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 01.00 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 1400034

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over North Fork Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650E over North Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 650E
CrossesNorth Fork Prairie Creek
Location01.00 N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75664, -87.04578
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2013)
Projected traffic433 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 North Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over North Fork Prairie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650E over North Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over North Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over North Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.