US Bridges

CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 1025 E · Structure no. 7900183

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 250N
CrossesBranch N Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.25 W of CR 1025 E
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45403, -86.71378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2023)
Projected traffic117 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns CR 250N over Branch N Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.