US Bridges

CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 1025 E · Structure no. 3200173

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesE Fork of White Lick CR
Location00.30 E of CR 1025 E
RouteCounty Highway 522
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6757, -86.33555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over E Fork of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.