US Bridges

CR 1230W over Big Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.04 S of CR 410 N · Structure no. 3900029

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1230W over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1230W over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1230W
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.04 S of CR 410 N
RouteCounty Highway 219
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8003, -85.61611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 1230W over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1230W over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1230W over Big Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1230W over Big Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1230W over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.