CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek
PoorClay County, Indiana · 00.30 E of 300 E · Structure no. 1100032
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek is a steel other carrying CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1200N over Van Buren Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.