US Bridges

CR 200 South over Big Lick Creek

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.10 E of 100 E · Structure no. 0500012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Big Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200 South over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location00.10 E of 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42122, -85.34824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2011)
Projected traffic514 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 South over Big Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 South over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.