US Bridges

CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.03 W of N 500 E · Structure no. 3000645

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBranch of Big Blue River
Location00.03 W of N 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69865, -85.68803
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic830 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River 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 600S over Branch of Big Blue River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Branch of Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.