US Bridges

CR 1250W over Snow Ditch

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.37 N of CR 750 N · Structure no. 0800128

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250W over Snow Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1250W over Snow Ditch in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1250W
CrossesSnow Ditch
Location00.37 N of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66204, -86.76442
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2011)
Projected traffic261 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1250W over Snow Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1250W over Snow Ditch 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 1250W over Snow Ditch carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250W over Snow Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns CR 1250W over Snow Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.