US Bridges

CR 200S over Birch Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, Indiana · 00.70 E of 250 W · Structure no. 1100105

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Birch Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 200S over Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBirch Creek
Location00.70 E of 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35828, -87.14226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200S over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S over Birch 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 200S over Birch Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 200S over Birch Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.