US Bridges

CR 250S over Bachelor Run

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.26 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 0800113

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250S over Bachelor Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250S over Bachelor Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250S
CrossesBachelor Run
Location00.26 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51057, -86.44417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible 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 Bachelor Run built?

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

What condition is CR 250S over Bachelor Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250S over Bachelor Run carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250S over Bachelor Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250S over Bachelor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.