US Bridges

CR 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.43 S of CR 575 N · Structure no. 3600211

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 225 West
CrossesBranch of Spray Creek
Location0.43 S of CR 575 N
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95383, -86.08136
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 West over Branch of Spray 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 West over Branch of Spray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.