US Bridges

CR 825 E over Big Branch Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.78 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 7700151

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825 E over Big Branch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 825 E over Big Branch Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location00.78 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14598, -87.2549
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 825 E over Big Branch 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 Big Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 825 E over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825 E over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.