US Bridges

CR 600E over Sugar Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.57 N of 900 N · Structure no. 3000742

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600E over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.57 N of 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9246, -85.69211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
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 600E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.