US Bridges

CR 680 North over Lemon Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 550 W · Structure no. 2800191

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 680 North over Lemon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 680 North over Lemon Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 680 North
CrossesLemon Creek
Location0.30 E of CR 550 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12413, -87.03948
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 680 North over Lemon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 680 North over Lemon Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 680 North over Lemon Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 680 North over Lemon Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 680 North over Lemon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.