US Bridges

CR 200W over Huffman Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.02 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 7400055

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Huffman Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 200W over Huffman Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 120 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200W
CrossesHuffman Ditch
Location00.02 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.92997, -87.09142
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 200W over Huffman Ditch built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 200W over Huffman Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200W over Huffman Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Huffman Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Huffman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.