US Bridges

CR 60E over Jordan Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 S of CR 650 S · Structure no. 1600082

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60E over Jordan Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 60E over Jordan Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60E
CrossesJordan Creek
Location00.00 S of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24101, -85.46826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2017)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 60E over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60E over Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60E over Jordan Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 60E over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60E over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.