US Bridges

CR 600S over Symons Creek

Poor

Henry County, Indiana · 00.75 W of Dublin Pike · Structure no. 3300140

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Symons Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 600S over Symons Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 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 600S
CrossesSymons Creek
Location00.75 W of Dublin Pike
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84627, -85.25642
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over Symons Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Symons Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Symons Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Symons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Symons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.