US Bridges

CR 200N over Buck Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.10 W of N 600 W · Structure no. 3000296

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200N over Buck Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.10 W of N 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81232, -85.91673
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,570 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 200N over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200N over Buck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Buck Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Buck Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.