US Bridges

SR 250 over Wilson Fork Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.05 E SR 62 · Structure no. 030660

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Wilson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 250 over Wilson Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesWilson Fork Creek
Location00.05 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87987, -85.24962
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2004)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wilson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 250 over Wilson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Wilson Fork Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Wilson Fork Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Wilson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.