US Bridges

CR 225W over Prairie Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.51 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1400140

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225W over Prairie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 225W over Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225W
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.51 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70747, -87.20892
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225W over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225W over Prairie 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 225W over Prairie Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 225W over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225W over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.