US Bridges

CR 600E over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 650 S · Structure no. 7300122

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Deer Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 600E over Deer Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.25 N of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43512, -85.66675
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600E over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Deer 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 600E over Deer Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Deer Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.