US Bridges

CR 425N over Fork of Big Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.39 E of CR 850 W · Structure no. 3900115

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425N over Fork of Big Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 425N over Fork of Big Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 425N
CrossesFork of Big Creek
Location00.39 E of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79947, -85.53891
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 425N over Fork of Big Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425N over Fork of 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 425N over Fork of Big Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 425N over Fork of Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425N over Fork of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.