US Bridges

SR 250 over Slate Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 04.16 W SR 3 · Structure no. 030600

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Slate Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 250 over Slate Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesSlate Creek
Location04.16 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8438, -85.71143
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2021)
Projected traffic524 by 2041
Trucks22%
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 Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 250 over Slate 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 Slate Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.