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CR 250 North over Grassy Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 925 E · Structure no. 4300225

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 North over Grassy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 250 North over Grassy Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250 North
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 925 E
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27277, -85.67251
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 North over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 North over Grassy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 North over Grassy Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 North over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 North over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.