US Bridges

CR 925E over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 900 S · Structure no. 6700196

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 925E over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 925E over Mill Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 925E
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52691, -86.68342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 925E over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 925E over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 925E over Mill Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 925E over Mill Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 925E over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.