US Bridges

CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.54 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 8600115

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesBranch of Redwood Creek
Location00.54 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23551, -87.43399
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W over Branch of Redwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Branch of Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.