US Bridges

CR 620N over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.45 E of CR 650 E · Structure no. 7400218

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 620N over Little Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 620N over Little Sandy Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 620N
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location00.45 E of CR 650 E
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9752, -86.92629
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 620N over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 620N over Little Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 620N over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 620N over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 620N over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.