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CR 600E over Vertrees Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 1600 N · Structure no. 1400201

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Vertrees Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 600E over Vertrees Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesVertrees Ditch
Location00.20 S of CR 1600 N
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88566, -87.05485
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2013)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600E over Vertrees Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Vertrees 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 600E over Vertrees Ditch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Vertrees Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Vertrees Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.