US Bridges

CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 6700167

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 98 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBr Belle Union CR
Location00.10 W of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 390
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57222, -86.67189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Br Belle Union CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.