US Bridges

CR 600 West over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1050 N · Structure no. 7300214

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 West over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 600 West over Little Sugar Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600 West
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 1050 N
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67745, -85.89619
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 West over Little 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 October 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 West over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 West over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.