US Bridges

CR 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.11 N of E 250 S · Structure no. 3000560

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,660 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600E
CrossesBranch of Nameless Creek
Location00.11 N of E 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75158, -85.6883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,240 (2022)
Projected traffic7,660 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 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Branch of Nameless 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek carry?

About 4,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Branch of Nameless Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.