US Bridges

CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 01.30 W of SR 1 · Structure no. 9000176

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 850 North
CrossesNellie Urshel Ditch
Location01.30 W of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8661, -85.19209
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 North over Nellie Urshel Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.