US Bridges

SR 250 over East Arm Grassy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.92 W US 31 · Structure no. 030551

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over East Arm Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 250 over East Arm Grassy Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesEast Arm Grassy Creek
Location00.92 W US 31
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84473, -85.83993
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2014)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 East Arm Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 over East Arm Grassy 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 East Arm Grassy Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over East Arm Grassy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over East Arm Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.