US Bridges

CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.00 MI S of SR 28 · Structure no. 6800019

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200W
CrossesBranch of Fetid Creek
Location01.00 MI S of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26617, -85.01691
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic173 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$471,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Branch of Fetid 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Branch of Fetid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.