US Bridges

SR 250 over Davis Branch

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.67 E SR 3 · Structure no. 030620

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
674
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Davis Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 250 over Davis Branch in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 250
CrossesDavis Branch
Location00.67 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 250
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82433, -85.62817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2004)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Davis Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 250 over Davis Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Davis Branch carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Davis Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.