US Bridges

CR 225E over Rock Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.08 S of CR 750 N · Structure no. 0800074

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225E over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 225E over Rock Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 225E
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.08 S of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65561, -86.48222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2011)
Projected traffic229 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 225E over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 187 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 225E over Rock Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225E over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.