US Bridges

CR 200 West over Big Pipe Creek

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Pipe CR Mill RD · Structure no. 5200077

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 West over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 West over Big Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 West
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location0.10 S of Pipe CR Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67165, -86.11094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2011)
Projected traffic625 by 2031
Trucks20%
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 Big Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 West over Big Pipe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 West over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 West over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 West over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.