US Bridges

CR 600N over Burnett Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.32 W of SR 43 · Structure no. 7900116

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,532
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Burnett Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 600N over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 105 years old, older 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 7,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,644 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600N
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.32 W of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50394, -86.87462
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,532 (2022)
Projected traffic11,644 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600N over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is CR 600N over Burnett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600N over Burnett Creek carry?

About 7,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.