US Bridges

CR 650N over Branch of Lye Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 5400235

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650N over Branch of Lye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 650N over Branch of Lye Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650N
CrossesBranch of Lye Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13502, -86.78382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 650N over Branch of Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650N over Branch of Lye 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650N over Branch of Lye Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 650N over Branch of Lye Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650N over Branch of Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.