US Bridges

CR 600 East over Horse Lick Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.28 S of SR 250 · Structure no. 3600104

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Horse Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600 East over Horse Lick Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600 East
CrossesHorse Lick Creek
Location0.28 S of SR 250
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84821, -85.92433
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
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 East over Horse Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East over Horse Lick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 East over Horse Lick Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 East over Horse Lick Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Horse Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.