US Bridges

CR 600N over Clear Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.51 MI E of US 27 · Structure no. 6800099

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600N over Clear Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.51 MI E of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25137, -84.96656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600N over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Clear 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 August 2024.

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

About 122 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Clear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.