US Bridges

CR 1200S over W Fk Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Tangier RD · Structure no. 2300019

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over W Fk Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1200S over W Fk Rush Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesW Fk Rush Creek
Location00.20 W of Tangier RD
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95276, -87.31784
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 W Fk Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200S over W Fk Rush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200S over W Fk Rush Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200S over W Fk Rush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over W Fk Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.