US Bridges

CR 200 South over Trimble Creek

FairPosted for load

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 4300046

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Trimble Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 South over Trimble Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesTrimble Creek
Location00.80 W of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20313, -85.97606
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 South over Trimble Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 200 South over Trimble 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 South over Trimble Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Trimble Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Trimble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.