US Bridges

CR 600N over Lye Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 450 E · Structure no. 5400040

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Lye Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600N over Lye Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 140 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesLye Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 450 E
RouteCounty Highway 246
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1278, -86.81012
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 600N over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Lye 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600N over Lye Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Lye Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.