US Bridges

Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.00 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 6700012

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a concrete culvert carrying Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorton RD
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.00 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79327, -86.9617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Morton RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.