US Bridges

CR 600 West over Blue Creek

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.60 Miles S of SR 124 · Structure no. 0100138

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 West over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600 West over Blue Creek in Adams 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600 West
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.60 Miles S of SR 124
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73357, -85.0508
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 West over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 600 West over Blue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 West over Blue Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 West over Blue Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 West over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.