US Bridges

CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 1100246

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 200E
CrossesBranch of Turkey Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35727, -87.07299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic333 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Branch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.