US Bridges

CR 425E over Sulfur Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.05 S of US 40 · Structure no. 1100058

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,636
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425E over Sulfur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 425E over Sulfur Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,063 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 425E
CrossesSulfur Creek
Location00.05 S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50668, -87.18699
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2022)
Projected traffic2,063 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 425E over Sulfur Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 425E over Sulfur 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 425E over Sulfur Creek carry?

About 1,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 425E over Sulfur Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425E over Sulfur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.