US Bridges

CR 200 South over Emma Creek

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 600W · Structure no. 4400063

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 South over Emma Creek in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesEmma Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 600W
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61142, -85.54391
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,675 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 200 South over Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 South over Emma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 South over Emma Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Emma Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.