US Bridges

CR 725W over Dixon Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 100 S · Structure no. 8000007

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725W over Dixon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 725W over Dixon Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 725W
CrossesDixon Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28565, -86.15078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 725W over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725W over Dixon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 725W over Dixon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 725W over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725W over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.