US Bridges

CR 250N over Little Flatrock River

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 150 W · Structure no. 1600025

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250N over Little Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250N over Little Flatrock River in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 250N
CrossesLittle Flatrock River
Location00.60 W of CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44366, -85.52298
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 250N over Little Flatrock River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250N over Little Flatrock River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250N over Little Flatrock River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250N over Little Flatrock River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250N over Little Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.