US Bridges

CR 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.33 E of Crsr 57 · Structure no. 1400137

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 250N
CrossesBranch of Prairie Creek
Location00.33 E of Crsr 57
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69138, -87.16251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2023)
Projected traffic239 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250N over Branch of Prairie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250N over Branch of Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.