US Bridges

CR 600 West over Sugar Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 7300194

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
501 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 West over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 600 West over Sugar Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600 West
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.80 N of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 600
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6952, -85.89618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 West over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 West over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 West over Sugar Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 West over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 West over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.