US Bridges

CR 850 W over Mccarty Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 S of W Base RD · Structure no. 2600296

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 W over Mccarty Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 850 W over Mccarty Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 W
CrossesMccarty Ditch
Location00.50 S of W Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34773, -87.72964
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850 W over Mccarty Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 W over 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 Mccarty Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 W over Mccarty Ditch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 W over Mccarty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.