US Bridges

CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int CR 300 S · Structure no. 3400013

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat is a concrete slab carrying CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 W
CrossesWest Fork Little Wildcat
Location0.0 MI Int CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43277, -86.16514
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 W over West Fork Little Wildcat?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.