US Bridges

CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1200057

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600 West
CrossesSouth Fork Wildcat Creek
Location0.40 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3208, -86.61827
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.