US Bridges

CR 1650S over Coal Creek

Poor

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 8300009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1650S over Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1650S over Coal Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1650S
CrossesCoal Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64066, -87.50169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1650S over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1650S over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1650S over Coal Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1650S over Coal Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1650S over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.