US Bridges

CR 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 S of SR 64 · Structure no. 2600368

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 850 E
CrossesBranch of W Fork Keg CR
Location00.20 S of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32285, -87.40783
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR 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 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 E over Branch of W Fork Keg CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.