US Bridges

CR 1200S over Haw Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.05 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 7300129

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1200S over Haw Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesHaw Creek
Location00.05 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3502, -85.74321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200S over Haw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1200S over Haw Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200S over Haw Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.