US Bridges

CR 200W over Little Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 1900017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 200W over Little Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200W
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.60 N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47547, -86.94252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2012)
Projected traffic124 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200W over Little Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Little Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.