US Bridges

CR 600 E over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI S CR 400 S · Structure no. 3400075

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 E over Kokomo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 E over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 E
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.4 MI S CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41281, -86.01274
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2024)
Projected traffic478 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 600 E over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 600 E over Kokomo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 E over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 E over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 E over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.