US Bridges

CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.25 W of SR 9 · Structure no. 7300104

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 111 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesMiddle Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.25 W of SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43829, -85.76215
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
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic225 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 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Middle Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.