US Bridges

Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.07 S of Weaschool RD · Structure no. 7900029

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,504 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesConcord ROAD250E
CrossesDismal Creek
Location00.07 S of Weaschool RD
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33659, -86.8556
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2022)
Projected traffic2,504 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Concord ROAD250E over Dismal 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 Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Concord ROAD250E over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.