US Bridges

CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 6700123

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 200E
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location00.50 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68336, -86.81651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Dry Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.