US Bridges

CR 850 S over Higgenbotham Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.00 W of CR 1350 W · Structure no. 2600347

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 S over Higgenbotham Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 S over Higgenbotham Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 S
CrossesHiggenbotham Ditch
Location01.00 W of CR 1350 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22892, -87.83738
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 S over Higgenbotham Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 S over Higgenbotham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850 S over Higgenbotham Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 S over Higgenbotham Ditch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 S over Higgenbotham Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.