US Bridges

CR 425S over Wilson Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.11 W of Whitman RD · Structure no. 2100104

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425S over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 425S over Wilson Creek in Fayette 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 425S
CrossesWilson Creek
Location00.11 W of Whitman RD
RouteCounty Highway 425
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57998, -85.10753
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 425S over Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 425S over Wilson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 425S over Wilson Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 425S over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425S over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.