US Bridges

SR 25 over Yellow Creek

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 01.04 E SR 331 · Structure no. 006580

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,742
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 25 over Yellow Creek in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,742 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,954 by 2030. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesYellow Creek
Location01.04 E SR 331
RouteState Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17277, -86.09452
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,742 (2018)
Projected traffic4,954 by 2030
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Yellow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.