US Bridges

CR 600S over Muscatatuck River

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.59 E of CR 1200 E · Structure no. 3600091

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600S over Muscatatuck River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesMuscatatuck River
Location00.59 E of CR 1200 E
RouteCounty Highway 102
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78976, -85.80696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 600S over Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Muscatatuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Muscatatuck River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.