US Bridges

CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 50 W · Structure no. 6700017

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 1350N
CrossesCornstalk Creek
Location00.80 W of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86308, -86.86871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 1350N over Cornstalk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1350N over Cornstalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.