US Bridges

CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.79 S CR 800 S · Structure no. 6300169

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River is a steel other carrying CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225E
CrossesS Fork Patoka River
Location00.79 S CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29243, -87.2376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2019)
Projected traffic8 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 225E over S Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225E over S Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.