US Bridges

CR 225E over Aikman Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.16 N of CR 625 S · Structure no. 1400153

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225E over Aikman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 225E over Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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 225E
CrossesAikman Creek
Location00.16 N of CR 625 S
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56664, -87.12357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2013)
Projected traffic89 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 225E over Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225E over Aikman 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 225E over Aikman Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 225E over Aikman Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225E over Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.