US Bridges

CR 200N over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles West of SR 1 · Structure no. 3800119

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200N over Mud Creek in Jay 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2 Miles West of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46552, -85.15447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic149 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$533,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 200N over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Mud Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.