US Bridges

CR 600S over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.20 E of SR 43 · Structure no. 5400113

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 600S over Rattlesnake Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location01.20 E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 384
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95192, -86.88124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic925 by 2042
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 600S over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Rattlesnake 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 600S over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.