US Bridges

CR 600N over Willow Branch Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.09 W of N 600 E · Structure no. 3000179

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Willow Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600N over Willow Branch Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesWillow Branch Creek
Location00.09 W of N 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87263, -85.69234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 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 600N over Willow Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Willow Branch 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 600N over Willow Branch Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Willow Branch Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Willow Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.