US Bridges

CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake)

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 500 N · Structure no. 7700182

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake) in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 E
CrossesKettle Creek (lake)
Location00.30 N of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16163, -87.37146
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake) 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake) carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 E over Kettle Creek (lake)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.