US Bridges

CR 200E over Bachelor Run

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.09 S of CR 50S · Structure no. 0800034

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Bachelor Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 200E over Bachelor Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesBachelor Run
Location00.09 S of CR 50S
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53827, -86.48684
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2011)
Projected traffic163 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 200E over Bachelor Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Bachelor Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Bachelor Run carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Bachelor Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns CR 200E over Bachelor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.