US Bridges

CR 850 W over Higginbotham Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.10 N of SR 165 · Structure no. 2600351

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 W over Higginbotham Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 W over Higginbotham 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 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 W
CrossesHigginbotham Ditch
Location01.10 N of SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28972, -87.72477
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Higginbotham Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 850 W over Higginbotham 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 Higginbotham Ditch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 W over Higginbotham Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 W over Higginbotham Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.