US Bridges

CR 600 West over Loon Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.5 MI S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 3500049

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 West over Loon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600 West over Loon Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 West
CrossesLoon Creek
Location0.5 MI S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85228, -85.56503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2021)
Projected traffic367 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 West over Loon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 West over Loon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 West over Loon Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 West over Loon Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 West over Loon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.