US Bridges

CR 600 South over Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.77 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 3600123

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 South over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600 South over Mill Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600 South
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.77 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79097, -86.08808
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 South over Mill Creek 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 600 South over Mill Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 South over Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 South over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.