US Bridges

SR 25 over Herrel Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 04.95 N SR 14 · Structure no. 006550

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,897
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Herrel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 25 over Herrel Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,897 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,288 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesHerrel Creek
Location04.95 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12496, -86.1666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,897 (2018)
Projected traffic7,288 by 2030
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Herrel Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Herrel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Herrel Creek carry?

About 2,897 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Herrel Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Herrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.