US Bridges

CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek

Poor

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.38 E of CR 1100 E · Structure no. 0300034

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesFall Fork Clifty Creek
Location00.38 E of CR 1100 E
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23272, -85.69871
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.