US Bridges

CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 S of W Base RD · Structure no. 2600017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 W
CrossesOld Mccarty Ditch
Location00.10 S of W Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35531, -87.73371
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 W over Old Mccarty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.