US Bridges

CR 625 West over Crooked Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.60 N of CR 375 N · Structure no. 4100056

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625 West over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 625 West over Crooked Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 625 West
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.60 N of CR 375 N
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53719, -86.22039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2012)
Projected traffic639 by 2032
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 625 West over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625 West over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 625 West over Crooked Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 625 West over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625 West over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.