US Bridges

CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 375 S · Structure no. 4100007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25 West
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location0.10 S of CR 375 S
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4192, -86.10895
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2017)
Projected traffic655 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 25 West over Buckhart Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 West over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.