US Bridges

CR 725S over Rock Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.30 E CR 1000 E · Structure no. 6300103

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725S over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 725S over Rock Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 725S
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.30 E CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31635, -87.08538
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic41 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 725S over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725S over Rock 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 725S over Rock Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 725S over Rock Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725S over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.