US Bridges

CR 600 South over Williams Creek

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.75 E of Middletown Pik · Structure no. 1800094

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 South over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600 South over Williams Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600 South
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.75 E of Middletown Pik
RouteCounty Highway 286
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10591, -85.45416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 South over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 South over Williams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 South over Williams Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 South over Williams Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 South over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.