US Bridges

CR 650E over Lows Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.13 MI N of CR 550 N · Structure no. 6800161

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Lows Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650E over Lows Branch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesLows Branch
Location00.13 MI N of CR 550 N
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24609, -84.85298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lows Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650E over Lows Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650E over Lows Branch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Lows Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Lows Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.