US Bridges

CR 900N over Big Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.70 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 6700045

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Big Walnut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 900N over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1988, 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: 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 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.70 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79327, -86.77356
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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

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

How long is CR 900N over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.