US Bridges

CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR

FairPosted for load

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 E of CR 200 W · Structure no. 3200125

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBranch of E Fork Mill CR
Location00.05 E of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73129, -86.55901
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$958,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR 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 E Fork Mill CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Branch of E Fork Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.