US Bridges

Morton RD over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 6700014

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morton RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorton RD
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79016, -86.95876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Morton RD over Big 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 Morton RD over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morton RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morton RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.