US Bridges

CR 25 East over Plummer Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Indiana · 0.40 S of Bradfield Road · Structure no. 2800060

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 East over Plummer Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 25 East over Plummer Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 142 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25 East
CrossesPlummer Creek
Location0.40 S of Bradfield Road
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99309, -86.93788
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 East over Plummer Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 25 East over Plummer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25 East over Plummer Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 East over Plummer Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 East over Plummer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.