US Bridges

CR 600S over Branch Little Mud CR

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 02.17 W SR27 · Structure no. 6800244

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Branch Little Mud CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over Branch Little Mud CR in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesBranch Little Mud CR
Location02.17 W SR27
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07758, -84.98042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 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 600S over Branch Little Mud CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Branch Little Mud 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Branch Little Mud CR carry?

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

How long is CR 600S over Branch Little Mud CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Branch Little Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.