US Bridges

CR 600S over Sand Branch

Poor

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.22 E of CR 450 E · Structure no. 0300214

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Sand Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over Sand Branch in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesSand Branch
Location00.22 E of CR 450 E
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11467, -85.82265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic940 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$406,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over Sand Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Sand Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Sand Branch carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Sand Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.