US Bridges

CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 700 W · Structure no. 2100047

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBranch of Sanes Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55455, -85.27016
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Branch of Sanes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Branch of Sanes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.