US Bridges

CR 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.31 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 7700150

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 825 E
CrossesPossum Hollow Creek
Location00.31 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1397, -87.25156
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825 E over Possum Hollow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825 E over Possum Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.