US Bridges

CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch

Poor

White County, Indiana · 00.47 S US 231 · Structure no. 037887

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 S
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.47 S US 231
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66404, -87.03317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2004)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 S over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.