US Bridges

CR 600 East over Stampers Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.25 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 5900033

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Stampers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 East over Stampers Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2034. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 600 East
CrossesStampers Creek
Location0.25 N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 229
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5757, -86.3459
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic330 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 600 East over Stampers Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East over Stampers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 East over Stampers Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 East over Stampers Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Stampers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.