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CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 3200132

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250W
CrossesBranch of E Fork Mill CR
Location00.50 S of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69493, -86.57257
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Branch of E Fork Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.