US Bridges

CR 600W over Polly Branch

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.34 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 4000203

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Polly Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 600W over Polly Branch in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesPolly Branch
Location00.34 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91616, -85.72015
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over Polly Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Polly Branch 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 600W over Polly Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Polly Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Polly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.