US Bridges

CR 200 West over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.35 N of CR 150 N · Structure no. 4300019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 West over Turkey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 200 West over Turkey Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 West
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.35 N of CR 150 N
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42068, -85.88585
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 200 West over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 West over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 West over Turkey Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 West over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 West over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.