US Bridges

CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR

Poor

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 2100041

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 650S
CrossesN Branch of Garrison CR
Location00.10 E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54766, -85.19316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650S over N Branch of Garrison CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.