US Bridges

CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 6700039

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 124 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650N
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.80 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74912, -86.77516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic330 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 650N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650N over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.