US Bridges

CR 600W over North Fork Dry River

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.09 N of 900 N · Structure no. 3000701

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,830
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over North Fork Dry River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 600W over North Fork Dry River in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,780 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesNorth Fork Dry River
Location00.09 N of 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91452, -85.91905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,830 (2022)
Projected traffic26,780 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 North Fork Dry River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over North Fork Dry 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 600W over North Fork Dry River carry?

About 14,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over North Fork Dry River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over North Fork Dry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.