US Bridges

CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.60 N of SR 64 · Structure no. 2600064

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650 W
CrossesMccarty Ditch
Location00.60 N of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36323, -87.68706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2019)
Projected traffic760 by 2039
Trucks21%
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 W over Mccarty Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 W over Mccarty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.