US Bridges

CR 200E over Bear Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.05 S of CR 750 N · Structure no. 4000125

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 200E over Bear Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.05 S of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09472, -85.57387
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic575 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 200E over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is CR 200E over Bear 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 200E over Bear Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.