US Bridges

CR 600E over Big Pine Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 750 S · Structure no. 0400082

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600E over Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49637, -87.20711
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600E over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Big Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.