US Bridges

US 36 over East Fork Plum Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 04.17 W SR 75 · Structure no. 011600

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,554
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over East Fork Plum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 36 over East Fork Plum Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 5,554 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,777 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesEast Fork Plum Creek
Location04.17 W SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76172, -86.7291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,554 (2018)
Projected traffic6,777 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 East Fork Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 36 over East 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 East Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 5,554 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over East Fork Plum Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over East Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.