US Bridges

CR 600N over Bush Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.50 MI E of SR 1 · Structure no. 6800014

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Bush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600N over Bush Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesBush Creek
Location00.50 MI E of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24989, -85.13902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2016)
Projected traffic167 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 600N over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Bush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600N over Bush Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Bush Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.