US Bridges

CR 1200S over S Fork Patoka River

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.45 W CR 500 E · Structure no. 6300079

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over S Fork Patoka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200S over S Fork Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesS Fork Patoka River
Location00.45 W CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24593, -87.18965
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 1200S over S Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200S over S Fork Patoka 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 1200S over S Fork Patoka River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 1200S over S Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over S Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.