US Bridges

CR 650N over Irwin Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 8000085

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650N over Irwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 650N over Irwin Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650N
CrossesIrwin Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39916, -85.94014
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
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 650N over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650N over Irwin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650N over Irwin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 650N over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650N over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.