US Bridges

CR 200E over Feather Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Sandytown · Structure no. 8300082

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Feather Creek is a steel other carrying CR 200E over Feather Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesFeather Creek
Location00.10 S of Sandytown
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67669, -87.42718
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2017)
Projected traffic205 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Feather Creek 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 200E over Feather Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Feather Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.