Morton RD over Owl Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 00.70 NW of CR 500 N · Structure no. 6700071
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morton RD over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morton RD over Owl Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morton RD over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Morton RD over Owl 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 Morton RD over Owl Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Morton RD over Owl Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Morton RD over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.