US Bridges

CR 600W over Buck Creek Overflow

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.05 N of W 200 N · Structure no. 3000157

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Buck Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying CR 600W over Buck Creek Overflow in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,580 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesBuck Creek Overflow
Location00.05 N of W 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81304, -85.91495
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,270 (2022)
Projected traffic27,580 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 600W over Buck Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Buck Creek Overflow 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 Buck Creek Overflow carry?

About 15,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Buck Creek Overflow?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Buck Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.