US Bridges

CR 250S over North Fork Graham Creek

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 01.01 E of Old Michigan R · Structure no. 6900153

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250S over North Fork Graham Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 250S over North Fork Graham Creek in Ripley 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 250S
CrossesNorth Fork Graham Creek
Location01.01 E of Old Michigan R
RouteCounty Highway 130
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03833, -85.33535
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 250S over North Fork Graham Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 250S over North Fork Graham 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250S over North Fork Graham Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 250S over North Fork Graham Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250S over North Fork Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.