US Bridges

US 36 over West Fork Plum Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 04.99 W SR 75 · Structure no. 011590

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,604
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over West Fork Plum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 36 over West Fork Plum Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1931, 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 5,604 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,296 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesWest Fork Plum Creek
Location04.99 W SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76182, -86.74463
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,604 (2021)
Projected traffic9,296 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 West Fork Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is US 36 over West Fork Plum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over West Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 5,604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over West Fork Plum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over West Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.