US Bridges

CR 600W over Coal Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.00 N of Allen RD · Structure no. 2300133

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600W over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesCoal Creek
Location01.00 N of Allen RD
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0244, -87.3764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2024)
Projected traffic637 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 600W over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Coal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Coal Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Coal Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.