US Bridges

CR 200W over Short Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Sunset Dr. · Structure no. 1900116

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200W over Short Creek 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 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 200W
CrossesShort Creek
Location00.50 S of Sunset Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26917, -86.94244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2012)
Projected traffic628 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Short Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 200W over Short 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 February 2024.

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

About 539 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Short Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.