US Bridges

CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.17 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 3200921

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M is a concrete slab carrying CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M in Hendricks 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBranch of East Fork of M
Location00.17 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67361, -86.59806
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 600S over Branch of East Fork of M built?

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

What condition is CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Branch of East Fork of M?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.