US Bridges

Old SR 25 over Deer Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.67 S US 421 · Structure no. 006420

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,270
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 25 over Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old SR 25 over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 5 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 8,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,455 by 2033. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 25
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.67 S US 421
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57474, -86.68281
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,270 (2006)
Projected traffic11,455 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old SR 25 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Old SR 25 over Deer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 25 over Deer Creek carry?

About 8,270 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 25 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 25 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.