US Bridges

CR 600S over Big Pine Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 750E · Structure no. 0400086

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600S over Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 750E
RouteCounty Highway 600
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51908, -87.18246
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$835,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S 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 600S over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.