US Bridges

CR 425N over Branch of Duck Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.27 E of CR 800 E · Structure no. 0300326

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425N over Branch of Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 425N over Branch of Duck Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 425N
CrossesBranch of Duck Creek
Location00.27 E of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2653, -85.75711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 425N over Branch of Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425N over Branch of Duck 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 CR 425N over Branch of Duck Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 425N over Branch of Duck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425N over Branch of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.