US Bridges

CR 225W over Rock Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.47 N of SR 25 · Structure no. 0800072

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225W over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 225W over Rock Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 225W
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.47 N of SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68539, -86.55652
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2011)
Projected traffic208 by 2031
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 CR 225W over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225W over Rock 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 225W over Rock Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 225W over Rock Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225W over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.