US Bridges

CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch

Poor

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.35 W of CR 825 W · Structure no. 7900124

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1200S
CrossesA Kirkpatrick Ditch
Location00.35 W of CR 825 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24391, -87.06605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2044
Trucks7%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200S over A Kirkpatrick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.