US Bridges

CR 1250N over Polecat Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 300 E · Structure no. 4800025

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250N over Polecat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1250N over Polecat Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1250N
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location00.10 E CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28456, -85.61362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250N over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1250N over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250N over Polecat Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250N over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250N over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.