US Bridges

CR 250S over Branch of Veales Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.11 E of Crsr 257 · Structure no. 1400312

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250S over Branch of Veales Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 250S over Branch of Veales Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 250S
CrossesBranch of Veales Creek
Location00.11 E of Crsr 257
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61881, -87.11718
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 250S over Branch of Veales Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250S over Branch of Veales 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 250S over Branch of Veales Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 250S over Branch of Veales Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250S over Branch of Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.