US Bridges

CR 650 E over Pony Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 8500040

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 E over Pony Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 650 E over Pony Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650 E
CrossesPony Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9554, -85.67207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 E over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 E over Pony 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 E over Pony Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 E over Pony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 E over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.