US Bridges

CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.45 N of CR 175 N · Structure no. 3900073

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1250W
CrossesDry Branch Lewis Creek
Location00.45 N of CR 175 N
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76925, -85.61915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis 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 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250W over Dry Branch Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.