US Bridges

CR 600W over Branch Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.40 S SR 32 · Structure no. 5400080

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Branch Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 600W over Branch Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesBranch Sugar Creek
Location01.40 S SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00422, -87.01601
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2014)
Projected traffic820 by 2034
Trucks12%
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 600W over Branch Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Branch Sugar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Branch Sugar Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Branch Sugar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns CR 600W over Branch Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.