US Bridges

CR 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.50 E SR 161 · Structure no. 1900113

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR is a steel other carrying CR 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesN Fork Little Pigeon CR
Location01.50 E SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20345, -87.00799
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2012)
Projected traffic119 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR 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 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over N Fork Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.