US Bridges

CR 600E over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 5400049

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600E over Little Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04779, -86.78921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600E over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Little Sugar 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 600E over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.