US Bridges

CR 200S over Brooks Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.5 Miles East of SR 1 · Structure no. 3800126

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Brooks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200S over Brooks Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBrooks Creek
Location0.5 Miles East of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40784, -85.13999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2019)
Projected traffic592 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 200S over Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S over Brooks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Brooks Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Brooks Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.