US Bridges

CR 425W over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Old US 40 · Structure no. 3300113

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425W over Duck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 425W over Duck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 425W
CrossesDuck Creek
Location00.20 S of Old US 40
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79708, -85.46853
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 425W over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425W over Duck 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 425W over Duck Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 425W over Duck Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425W over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.