US Bridges

CR 200 East over Buckhart Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.50 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 4100017

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,944
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 East over Buckhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 East over Buckhart Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 3,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 East
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location0.50 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42579, -86.06676
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,944 (2022)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 200 East over Buckhart Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 200 East over Buckhart 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 East over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 3,944 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 East over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 East over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.