US Bridges

CR 675E over Miller Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 6700054

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 675E over Miller Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 675E over Miller 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 675E
CrossesMiller Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69885, -86.72938
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 675E over Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 675E over Miller 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 675E over Miller Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 675E over Miller Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 675E over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.