US Bridges

CR 125W over Loblolly Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.9 Miles North of SR 18 · Structure no. 3800152

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125W over Loblolly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 125W over Loblolly Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125W
CrossesLoblolly Creek
Location0.9 Miles North of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55992, -85.00794
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks4%
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

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 125W over Loblolly Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125W over Loblolly 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 125W over Loblolly Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 125W over Loblolly Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125W over Loblolly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.