US Bridges

CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.50 S of 400 S · Structure no. 0500022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200 East
CrossesBranch of Big Lick Creek
Location00.50 S of 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38654, -85.33019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2042
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 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 East over Branch of Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.