US Bridges

CR 250W over Flatrock River

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.15 N of SR 252 · Structure no. 7300096

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 250W over Flatrock River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 115 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 250W
CrossesFlatrock River
Location00.15 N of SR 252
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36806, -85.82774
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 250W over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is CR 250W over Flatrock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Flatrock River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250W over Flatrock River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.