US Bridges

CR 600E over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.25 N of SR 218 · Structure no. 9000075

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600E over Six Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600E
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location00.25 N of SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65908, -85.10724
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 600E over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Six Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.