US Bridges

CR 650 East over Branch of Carters Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.60 N of CR 550 N · Structure no. 5900009

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 East over Branch of Carters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650 East over Branch of Carters Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650 East
CrossesBranch of Carters Creek
Location0.60 N of CR 550 N
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64663, -86.336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 East over Branch of Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 East over Branch of Carters 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 East over Branch of Carters Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 East over Branch of Carters Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 East over Branch of Carters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.