US Bridges

CR 900E over Big Walnut Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 6700032

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Big Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 900E over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.80 N of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83059, -86.68668
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900E over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Big Walnut 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 900E over Big Walnut Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 900E over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.