US Bridges

CR 250 S over East Fork Honey Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W CR 700 W · Structure no. 3400007

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 S over East Fork Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250 S over East Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,471 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 250 S
CrossesEast Fork Honey Creek
Location0.2 MI W CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43927, -86.2665
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2022)
Projected traffic5,471 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 East Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 S over East Fork Honey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 S over East Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 S over East Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 S over East Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.