US Bridges

CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 01.10 W of SR 145 · Structure no. 6200177

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River is a steel culvert carrying CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 201
CrossesBranch of Anderson River
Location01.10 W of SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2424, -86.73004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 201 over Branch of Anderson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.