US Bridges

SR 250 over Branch of Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.14 W SR 39 · Structure no. 030480

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,535
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Branch of Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 250 over Branch of Pond Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,233 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 250
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
Location00.14 W SR 39
RouteState Highway 250
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85406, -86.01224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,535 (2004)
Projected traffic4,233 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 over Branch of Pond 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 Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 2,535 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.