US Bridges

CR 610 South over Black Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 1075 W · Structure no. 2800149

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 610 South over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 610 South over Black Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 610 South
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.30 E of CR 1075 W
RouteCounty Highway 425
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93628, -87.13845
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic134 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 610 South over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 610 South over Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 610 South over Black Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR 610 South over Black Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 610 South over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.