US Bridges

CR 250N over Flat Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.59 E CR 500 E · Structure no. 6300046

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250N over Flat Creek is a steel other carrying CR 250N over Flat Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250N
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.59 E CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4584, -87.17298
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 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 250N over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250N over Flat 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 CR 250N over Flat Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 250N over Flat Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250N over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.