US Bridges

CR 250S over Sugar Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.26 W of CR 800 W · Structure no. 0800006

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250S over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 250S over Sugar Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 115 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 250S
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.26 W of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 250
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51109, -86.68182
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2011)
Projected traffic177 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 250S over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 250S over Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250S over Sugar Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250S over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250S over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.