US Bridges

CR 600 South over Mud Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 125 E · Structure no. 2500042

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 South over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 600 South over Mud Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600 South
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 125 E
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96744, -86.21869
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 South over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 South over Mud 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 April 2024.

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

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 South over Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 South over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.