US Bridges

CR 125S over Branch Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.35 E CR 500 W · Structure no. 6300124

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125S over Branch Patoka River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 125S over Branch Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 125S
CrossesBranch Patoka River
Location00.35 E CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40516, -87.36377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125S over Branch Patoka River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 125S over Branch Patoka River 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 125S over Branch Patoka River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR 125S over Branch Patoka River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125S over Branch Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.