US Bridges

CR 200E over Rock Creek

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 9000018

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200E over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62881, -85.18341
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2022)
Projected traffic536 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200E over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Rock Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Rock Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.