US Bridges

CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.62 W of CR 975 W · Structure no. 3600012

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 825N
CrossesSouth Fork Salt Creek
Location00.62 W of CR 975 W
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99426, -86.2343
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825N over South Fork Salt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825N over South Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.