US Bridges

CR 820 North over Callahan Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.09 E of CR 1190 W · Structure no. 3600013

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 820 North over Callahan Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 820 North over Callahan Branch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 820 North
CrossesCallahan Branch
Location0.09 E of CR 1190 W
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99392, -86.241
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2033
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 820 North over Callahan Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 820 North over Callahan Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 820 North over Callahan Branch carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 820 North over Callahan Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 820 North over Callahan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.