US Bridges

CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.14 S CR 700 S · Structure no. 0800106

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.14 S CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44347, -86.48694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

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

How long is CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.