US Bridges

CR 600E over Aikman Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.55 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 1400132

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Aikman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 600E over Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesAikman Creek
Location00.55 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60514, -87.0547
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2013)
Projected traffic543 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 600E over Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Aikman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Aikman Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Aikman Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.