US Bridges

CR 650E over South Fork Prairie Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1400188

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over South Fork Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650E over South Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650E
CrossesSouth Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69168, -87.04582
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2013)
Projected traffic535 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 South Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over South 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 South Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over South Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.