US Bridges

CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 64 · Structure no. 2600114

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1 is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1 in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 105 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650 E
CrossesFrancisco Lateral #1
Location00.50 N of SR 64
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33791, -87.4454
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$695,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 E over Francisco Lateral #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.