US Bridges

CR 600 E over Simonton Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of State RD 114 · Structure no. 8500555

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 E over Simonton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 600 E over Simonton Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 E
CrossesSimonton Creek
Location00.10 N of State RD 114
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00499, -85.68323
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic330 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 600 E over Simonton Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 E over Simonton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 E over Simonton Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 E over Simonton Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 E over Simonton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.