US Bridges

CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek

Poor

Parke County, Indiana · 01.20 W of Narrows RD · Structure no. 6100179

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 1200N
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location01.20 W of Narrows RD
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93976, -87.20873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$357,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200N over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.