US Bridges

SR 250 over Crooked Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 05.28 W SR 3 · Structure no. 030591

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 250 over Crooked Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 250
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location05.28 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 250
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84571, -85.7308
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2008)
Projected traffic579 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 250 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 250 over Crooked 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.