US Bridges

CR 1250S over White Oak Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 E of 75 E · Structure no. 1100227

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250S over White Oak Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1250S over White Oak Creek in Clay 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1250S
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location00.10 E of 75 E
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20484, -87.09486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 1250S over White Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1250S over White Oak Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250S over White Oak Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250S over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250S over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.