US Bridges

CR 600S over Opossum Run

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.16 W of CR 775 W · Structure no. 8600017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S over Opossum Run in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesOpossum Run
Location00.16 W of CR 775 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22876, -87.47054
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 600S over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Opossum Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Opossum Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Opossum Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.