US Bridges

CR 600E over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.24 N of E 100 N · Structure no. 3000155

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600E over Unnamed Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,570 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600E
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location00.24 N of E 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80384, -85.68918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2022)
Projected traffic7,570 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 600E over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Unnamed 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 600E over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.