US Bridges

CR 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.60 W SR 161 · Structure no. 1900218

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesSugar Creek Drain
Location01.60 W SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20392, -87.06554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2012)
Projected traffic22 by 2032
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 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain 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 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over Sugar Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.