FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 1250S

Carrying CR 1250S over NORTON Creek

00.40 W of CR 300 E, Vermillion, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 1250S

The CR 1250S bridge in Vermillion, Indiana carries CR 1250S over NORTON Creek. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 1250S compares

▲ 5.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Indiana bridges
125
Bridges in Vermillion · 10 in Poor condition
CR 1250S 40.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8300014

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CR 1250S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 1250S against other structures in Vermillion and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 1250S?

CR 1250S in Vermillion, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 1250S inspected?

CR 1250S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 117 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 1250S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 1250S?

CR 1250S has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 1250S?

CR 1250S is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 1250S and does age affect safety?

CR 1250S was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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