US Bridges

SR 250 over Neils Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 04.13 E SR 3 · Structure no. 030630

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Neils Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 250 over Neils Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesNeils Creek
Location04.13 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83694, -85.5676
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2004)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 250 over Neils Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 250 over Neils 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Neils Creek carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Neils Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.