US Bridges

CR 1200 S over Jordan Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.90 W of CR 325 W · Structure no. 2600238

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 S over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200 S over Jordan Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200 S
CrossesJordan Creek
Location00.90 W of CR 325 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18264, -87.6473
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1200 S over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 1200 S over Jordan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200 S over Jordan Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 S over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 S over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.