US Bridges

CR 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.35 E of CR 75 E · Structure no. 7900119

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 725N
CrossesNorth Fork Burnett Creek
Location00.35 E of CR 75 E
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52199, -86.88575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2022)
Projected traffic858 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725N over North Fork Burnett 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725N over North Fork Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.