US Bridges

CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 450 S · Structure no. 1600110

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 W
CrossesBr Fall Fork Clifty Cree
Location00.20 N of CR 450 S
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27272, -85.59382
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.