CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Indiana · 00.25 S SR 56 · Structure no. 6300048
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 725E over Branch Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.