CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek
PoorPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 0.15 S of Liberty Church · Structure no. 2300002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 620W over Branch Coal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 620W over Branch Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.