US Bridges

CR 1200 South over Limberlost Creek

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles W of US 27 · Structure no. 0100129

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 South over Limberlost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1200 South over Limberlost Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1200 South
CrossesLimberlost Creek
Location0.20 Miles W of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1200
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57021, -84.96318
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1200 South over Limberlost Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 South over Limberlost 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200 South over Limberlost Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 South over Limberlost Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 South over Limberlost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.