US Bridges

CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.47 MI W of CR 600N · Structure no. 2700800

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR S 600N
CrossesUnt of Cart Creek
Location00.47 MI W of CR 600N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.63889, -85.79734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
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 S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR S 600N over Unt of Cart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.