US Bridges

CR 600E over Lows Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 02.36 N SR 28 · Structure no. 6800144

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Lows Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600E over Lows Branch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesLows Branch
Location02.36 N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26818, -84.86221
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2016)
Projected traffic219 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$68,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600E over Lows Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Lows Branch 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 600E over Lows Branch carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Lows Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Lows Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.