US Bridges

Old CR 600S over Fall Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 109 · Structure no. 4800145

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old CR 600S over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old CR 600S over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 109 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 856 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,213 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld CR 600S
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.10 W SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 600
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01912, -85.64734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2023)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old CR 600S over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Old CR 600S over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Old CR 600S over Fall Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old CR 600S over Fall Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old CR 600S over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.