US Bridges

CR 200S over Graham Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.02 E of CR 650 E · Structure no. 4000062

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Graham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200S over Graham Creek in Jennings 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200S
CrossesGraham Creek
Location00.02 E of CR 650 E
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95664, -85.49486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Graham Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 200S over Graham 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 April 2023.

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

About 147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Graham Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.