US Bridges

CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 800 W · Structure no. 6700001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1350N
CrossesBranch of Raccoon Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85916, -87.00228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1350N over Branch of Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.