US Bridges

CR 1350W over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.87 S SR 250 · Structure no. 3900020

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1350W over Big Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR 1350W over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1350W
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.87 S SR 250
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81179, -85.63825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1350W over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1350W over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1350W over Big Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1350W over Big Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1350W over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.