US Bridges

CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Indiana · 00.35 N of CR 575 N · Structure no. 0900028

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 East
CrossesKeren Neff Ditch
Location00.35 N of CR 575 N
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8545, -86.26094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Keren Neff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.