US Bridges

SR 250 over Grassy Fork

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.91 W SR 11 · Structure no. 030500

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Grassy Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 250 over Grassy Fork in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,613 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesGrassy Fork
Location00.91 W SR 11
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85176, -85.91602
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2004)
Projected traffic2,613 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grassy Fork built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 over Grassy Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Grassy Fork carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Grassy Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Grassy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.