US Bridges

CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.70 E SR 56 · Structure no. 1900150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesE Fork Mill Creek
Location01.70 E SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46674, -86.90439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2012)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 600N over E Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over E Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.