US Bridges

CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Angling Pike · Structure no. 0500011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch in Blackford 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesTownsand Lucas Ditch
Location00.10 E of Angling Pike
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42183, -85.42021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2011)
Projected traffic294 by 2031
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 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Townsand Lucas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.