US Bridges

CR 250 S over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Old US 41 · Structure no. 2600096

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 S over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250 S over Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 250 S
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.10 E of Old US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31897, -87.56492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 250 S over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 S over Pigeon 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 S over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 S over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 S over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.