US Bridges

SR 650 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 00.83 E US 50 · Structure no. 033010

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,299
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 650 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 650 over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 650
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location00.83 E US 50
RouteState Highway 650
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68454, -86.71576
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2004)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2032
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 650 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 650 over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 650 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 650 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 650 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.