US Bridges

CR 325 East over White Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.26 S of CR 950 N · Structure no. 3600055

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325 East over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 325 East over White Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 325 East
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.26 S of CR 950 N
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01368, -85.97744
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 325 East over White Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325 East over White Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 325 East over White Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 325 East over White Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325 East over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.