US Bridges

CR 1250S over Norton Creek

Poor

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 300 E · Structure no. 8300014

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250S over Norton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1250S over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1250S
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.40 W of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70266, -87.41516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250S over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is CR 1250S over Norton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250S over Norton Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250S over Norton Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250S over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.