US Bridges

CR 125 E over Veales Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 0.10 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 1400327

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 E over Veales Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 125 E over 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 125 E
CrossesVeales Creek
Location0.10 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61368, -87.14247
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2023)
Projected traffic252 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 125 E over Veales Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 125 E over 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 125 E over Veales Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 E over Veales Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 E over Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.