US Bridges

SR 250 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 02.68 W SR 7 · Structure no. 030650

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 250 over Middle Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location02.68 W SR 7
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83258, -85.51944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2021)
Projected traffic881 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Middle Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 250 over Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.