US Bridges

CR 1200 E over Sugar Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 1200106

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 E over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1200 E over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200 E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24047, -86.28033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 1200 E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 E over Sugar 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1200 E over Sugar Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.