US Bridges

CR 650N over Branch of Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 500 E · Structure no. 6700038

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650N over Branch of Plum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650N over Branch of Plum Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 650N
CrossesBranch of Plum Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 246
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75447, -86.75771
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$802,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650N over Branch of Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650N over Branch of Plum 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 March 2023.

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

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650N over Branch of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.