US Bridges

CR 1200 East over Pigeon Creek

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 150N · Structure no. 4400035

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 East over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1200 East over Pigeon Creek in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1200 East
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 150N
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67078, -85.19508
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
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 1200 East over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 East over Pigeon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1200 East over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200 East over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 East over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.