US Bridges

CR 725W over Crooked Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 150 S · Structure no. 0900046

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725W over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 725W over Crooked Creek in Cass 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 725W
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73939, -86.51009
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 725W over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 725W over Crooked 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 725W over Crooked Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 725W over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725W over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.