US Bridges

CR 200S over Branch of Coal Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.80 E of Cory RD · Structure no. 2300061

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Branch of Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 200S over Branch of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBranch of Coal Creek
Location00.80 E of Cory RD
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0971, -87.28205
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200S over Branch of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 200S over Branch of Coal 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 200S over Branch of Coal Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Branch of Coal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Branch of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.