US Bridges

CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 850 E · Structure no. 2600108

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 123 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250 S
CrossesWest Fork of Keg Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 850 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31928, -87.39867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 West Fork of Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 S over West Fork of Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.