US Bridges

CR 1200N over Coal Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 W of CR 790 W · Structure no. 6100153

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200N over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 1200N over Coal Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1200N
CrossesCoal Creek
Location00.90 W of CR 790 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94774, -87.404
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2018)
Projected traffic373 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1200N over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200N over Coal 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 1200N over Coal Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200N over Coal Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200N over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.