US Bridges

CR 200W over Branch Huffman Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.11 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 7400098

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Branch Huffman Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 200W over Branch Huffman Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 200W
CrossesBranch Huffman Ditch
Location00.11 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9579, -87.09147
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Branch Huffman Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 200W over Branch 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 Branch Huffman Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Branch Huffman Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200W over Branch Huffman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.