US Bridges

25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.31 E of CR 500 E · Structure no. 0300316

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek is a concrete slab carrying 25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,520 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries25th ST
CrossesBranch of Clifty Creek
Location00.31 E of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22451, -85.81414
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,320 (2022)
Projected traffic12,520 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th ST over Branch of Clifty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek carry?

About 8,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST over Branch of Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.