US Bridges

CR 1200S over Wea Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.17 W of US 231 · Structure no. 7900015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1200S over Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesWea Creek
Location00.17 W of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24408, -86.90709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1200S over Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 1200S over Wea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200S over Wea Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.