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CR 600 South over Grassy Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.04 E of CR 900 E · Structure no. 3600175

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 South over Grassy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 600 South over Grassy Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 South
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.04 E of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79399, -85.86927
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is CR 600 South over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 South over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.