US Bridges

CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 350 W · Structure no. 3200113

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesEast Fork of Mill Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67351, -86.5879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over East Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.