US Bridges

SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.02 N US 136 · Structure no. 006270

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,666
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesEast Fork Coal Creek
Location00.02 N US 136
RouteState Highway 25
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08884, -87.06842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2021)
Projected traffic2,823 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 25 over East Fork Coal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over East Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.