US Bridges

CR 1200 West over Combs Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.82 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 3600014

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 West over Combs Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1200 West over Combs Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200 West
CrossesCombs Creek
Location0.82 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03342, -86.26149
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 West over Combs Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 West over Combs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1200 West over Combs Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 West over Combs Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 West over Combs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.