US Bridges

CR 200S over Little Sand Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.82 W of CR 900 E · Structure no. 0300012

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200S over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location00.82 W of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17425, -85.75509
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200S over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S over Little Sand 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.