US Bridges

CR 200S over Duck Branch

FairPosted for load

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.59 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 4000085

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Duck Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200S over Duck Branch in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesDuck Branch
Location00.59 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9556, -85.67434
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 200S over Duck Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 200S over Duck Branch 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 Duck Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Duck Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Duck Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.