US Bridges

CR 600W over Flint Creek

Poor

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.41 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 7900049

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600W over Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesFlint Creek
Location00.41 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33899, -87.01799
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 600W over Flint 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 Flint Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Flint Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.