US Bridges

CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.05 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 6100160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200N
CrossesWest Fork of Rush Creek
Location00.05 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94118, -87.31829
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2018)
Projected traffic295 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 West Fork of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200N over West Fork of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.