US Bridges

CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.13 N of CR 1900 N · Structure no. 7400103

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 225E
CrossesBr N Fk Little Pigeon CR
Location00.13 N of CR 1900 N
RouteCounty Highway 293
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16473, -87.01239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225E over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.