US Bridges

CR 600N over Buck Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.01 E of N 400 W · Structure no. 3000735

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 600N over Buck Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,730 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600N
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.01 E of N 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87049, -85.88075
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2022)
Projected traffic5,730 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Buck 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 600N over Buck Creek carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Buck Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.