US Bridges

CR 200S over Opossum Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.71 W of SR 11 · Structure no. 0300221

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Opossum Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 200S over Opossum Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location00.71 W of SR 11
RouteCity Street 320
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17125, -85.94311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2038
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 200S over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S over Opossum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.