US Bridges

CR 625W over Sparrow Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.70 MI S of SR 32 · Structure no. 6800138

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625W over Sparrow Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 625W over Sparrow Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 625W
CrossesSparrow Creek
Location00.70 MI S of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16105, -85.09646
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 625W over Sparrow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625W over Sparrow Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 625W over Sparrow Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 625W over Sparrow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625W over Sparrow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.