US Bridges

CR 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.35 W of CR 900 E · Structure no. 1400087

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650 N
CrossesBranch N Fork Prairie CR
Location00.35 W of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 283
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75065, -87.00454
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2033
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 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR 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 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.