US Bridges

CR 650E over Branch Lick Creek

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Pike County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 250 S · Structure no. 6300145

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Branch Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 650E over Branch Lick Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesBranch Lick Creek
Location00.10 N CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38699, -87.15531
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2019)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 650E over Branch Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Branch Lick 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Branch Lick Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 650E over Branch Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Branch Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.