US Bridges

CR 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 01.00 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 7300082

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 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 600 East
CrossesBranch of Conns Creek
Location01.00 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46891, -85.6672
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 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 span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2041
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 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East over Branch of Conns 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Branch of Conns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.