US Bridges

CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 300 N · Structure no. 5900005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain is a steel culvert carrying CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650 North
CrossesMount Horeb Drain
Location0.30 E of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65768, -86.51013
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2021)
Projected traffic646 by 2041
Trucks22%
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 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 North over Mount Horeb Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.