US Bridges

CR 650W over Fall Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 S Fall Creek DR · Structure no. 4800104

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650W over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650W over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 650W
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.50 S Fall Creek DR
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97083, -85.79624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic602 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 650W over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650W over Fall Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650W over Fall Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 650W over Fall Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650W over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.