US Bridges

CR 600S over Walnut Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 1.3 Miles East of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800050

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Walnut Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 600S over Walnut Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.3 Miles East of CR 400
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35322, -84.87634
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2019)
Projected traffic232 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 600S over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Walnut Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.