US Bridges

CR 725 East over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.35 NW of 400 S · Structure no. 4100116

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725 East over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 725 East over Drainage Ditch 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 725 East
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 NW of 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42367, -85.96977
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2017)
Projected traffic126 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 725 East over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 725 East over Drainage Ditch 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 725 East over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 725 East over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725 East over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.