US Bridges

CR 600W over Crooked Creek

Poor

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles S of SR 120 · Structure no. 7600011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 600W over Crooked Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.30 Miles S of SR 120
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73917, -85.10345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2021)
Projected traffic232 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Crooked Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.