US Bridges

SR 250 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.86 W US 31 · Structure no. 030541

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 250 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2039. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesVernon Fork Muscatatuck
Location01.86 W US 31
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84463, -85.85712
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2019)
Projected traffic920 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Vernon Fork Muscatatuck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck 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 Vernon Fork Muscatatuck carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.