US Bridges

CR 600N over Turkey Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.30 E of SR 213 · Structure no. 8000043

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600N over Turkey Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600N
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.30 E of SR 213
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3919, -85.95217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600N over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over Turkey 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 November 2024.

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

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.