CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek
PoorHoward County, Indiana · 0.5 MI W CR 600 W · Structure no. 3400047
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 115 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is CR 600 S over East Fork Honey 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 600 S over East Fork Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.