US Bridges

CR 860N over Finch Branch

Poor

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.03 E of CR 850 E · Structure no. 4000047

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 860N over Finch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 860N over Finch Branch in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 860N
CrossesFinch Branch
Location00.03 E of CR 850 E
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11168, -85.45091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 860N over Finch Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 860N over Finch Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 860N over Finch Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 860N over Finch Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 860N over Finch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.