US Bridges

CR 650E over Thompson Ditch

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 3200023

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Thompson Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 650E over Thompson Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesThompson Ditch
Location00.20 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9126, -86.41186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 650E over Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Thompson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Thompson Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.