US Bridges

CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr.

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.20 N of SR 47 · Structure no. 0600036

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr. in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200E
CrossesBranch of Big Eagle Cr.
Location00.20 N of SR 47
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13084, -86.24195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr. carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200E over Branch of Big Eagle Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.