US Bridges

CR 250N over Falls Branch Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 375 W · Structure no. 6700075

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250N over Falls Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 250N over Falls Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250N
CrossesFalls Branch Creek
Location00.01 W of CR 375 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69773, -86.91038
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250N over Falls Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 250N over Falls Branch 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 250N over Falls Branch Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 250N over Falls Branch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250N over Falls Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.