US Bridges

CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 1600216

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600S
CrossesCobbs Fork Sand Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24797, -85.43984
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.