US Bridges

CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 1200089

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 102 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1250 East
CrossesKilmore Creek
Location0.40 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35312, -86.2713
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2021)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.