US Bridges

US 36 over Moccasin Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 03.83 W US 231 · Structure no. 011570

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Moccasin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 over Moccasin Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 5 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesMoccasin Branch
Location03.83 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76396, -86.9579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2021)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 over Moccasin Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 36 over Moccasin Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Moccasin Branch carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Moccasin Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Moccasin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.