US Bridges

CR 200N over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 500 W · Structure no. 4800068

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200N over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200N over Indian Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,407 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 200N
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 E CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13497, -85.76582
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2023)
Projected traffic3,407 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200N over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 200N over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200N over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200N over Indian Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200N over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.