US 36 over Big Walnut Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 05.64 E US 231 · Structure no. 011580
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 317 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 36 over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2030. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 over Big Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.