US Bridges

CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles W of CR 900 W · Structure no. 3700146

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 600 South
CrossesBranch of Curtis Creek
Location0.20 Miles W of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92628, -87.22045
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 South over Branch of Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.