US Bridges

CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.33 E of CR 450 W · Structure no. 0800013

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBranch of Wildcat Creek
Location00.33 E of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46063, -86.60292
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic183 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Branch of Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.