US Bridges

CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.53 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 0300077

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesBranch of Tough Creek
Location00.53 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29002, -85.83762
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2022)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 600N over Branch of Tough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Branch of Tough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.