US Bridges

CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.40 SE of 660 S. · Structure no. 1900192

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek is a steel other carrying CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 250 E
CrossesBranch of Indian Creek
Location00.40 SE of 660 S.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2801, -86.86006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2012)
Projected traffic4 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 E over Branch of Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.