US Bridges

SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek

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Jackson County, Indiana · SR 250 1.40 E US 50 · Structure no. 030468

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,502
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,053 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesUnt Hough Creek
LocationSR 250 1.40 E US 50
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86244, -86.02617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2017)
Projected traffic3,053 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Unt Hough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.