US Bridges

CR 200W over Branch of Birch Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Towpath RD · Structure no. 1100151

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Branch of Birch Creek is a steel other carrying CR 200W over Branch of Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200W
CrossesBranch of Birch Creek
Location00.40 N of Towpath RD
RouteCounty Highway 157
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33525, -87.14628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 200W over Branch of Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Branch of Birch 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 200W over Branch of Birch Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Branch of Birch Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Branch of Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.