US Bridges

CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.05 S of CR 275 S · Structure no. 5900036

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 625 West
CrossesBranch of French Lick CR
Location0.05 S of CR 275 S
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51418, -86.57509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2014)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625 West over Branch of French Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.