US Bridges

CR 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.55 N of CR 625 N · Structure no. 3600207

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 825 West
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location0.55 N of CR 625 N
RouteCounty Highway 141
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9725, -86.19158
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825 West over Branch of 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 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825 West over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.