US Bridges

CR 1200N over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 625 W · Structure no. 6100161

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200N over Mill Creek is a steel other carrying CR 1200N over Mill Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200N
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.40 E of CR 625 W
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94094, -87.35528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200N over Mill Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200N over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.