US Bridges

CR 525E over Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 1050 N · Structure no. 6700044

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525E over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525E over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 525E
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 1050 N
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81594, -86.7538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 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 525E over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 525E 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 525E over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 525E over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525E over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.