US Bridges

CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.27 E of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 7000003

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000N
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location00.27 E of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75659, -85.62751
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 1000N over Six Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000N over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.