US Bridges

CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.44 E of CR 800 E · Structure no. 3600088

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 South
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location0.44 E of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79351, -85.88408
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2020)
Projected traffic933 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.