US Bridges

CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek

Poor

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.53 S of CR 950 N · Structure no. 0800085

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 625W
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location00.53 S of CR 950 N
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67769, -86.64424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic59 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 625W over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625W over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.