US Bridges

CR 650 West over Painter Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.05 S of CR 750 S · Structure no. 5900083

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 West over Painter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650 West over Painter Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 650 West
CrossesPainter Creek
Location0.05 S of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44676, -86.57819
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 West over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 650 West over Painter 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 West over Painter Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 West over Painter Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 West over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.