US Bridges

CR 200S over Walnut Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 675 E · Structure no. 5400056

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200S over Walnut Creek in Montgomery 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 675 E
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01045, -86.78104
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 200S over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 200S over Walnut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Walnut Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.