US Bridges

CR 200N over Bridge Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.53 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 0800092

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 200N over Bridge Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 86 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 5 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200N
CrossesBridge Creek
Location00.53 E of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57645, -86.65379
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2011)
Projected traffic587 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 200N over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR 200N over Bridge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Bridge Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.