US Bridges

CR 250W over Carroll Creek

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 5700045

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Carroll Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 250W over Carroll Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 250W
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 185
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.32674, -85.47092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250W over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 250W over Carroll 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Carroll Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 250W over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.