US Bridges

CR 200E over Billy Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 1100017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Billy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200E over Billy Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 200E
CrossesBilly Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52111, -87.07062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Billy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Billy Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Billy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.