US Bridges

CR 250W over Loblolly Creek

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Jay County, Indiana · 0.5 Miles North of SR 18 · Structure no. 3800156

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Loblolly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 250W over Loblolly Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250W
CrossesLoblolly Creek
Location0.5 Miles North of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55482, -85.03011
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 250W over Loblolly Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250W over Loblolly 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Loblolly Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 250W over Loblolly Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Loblolly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.