US Bridges

CR 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.08 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 3900113

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 725E East Prong
CrossesWilson Fork
Location00.08 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87526, -85.25362
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork 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 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork carry?

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

How long is CR 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725E East Prong over Wilson Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.