US Bridges

CR 75S over Long Branch Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 725 W · Structure no. 6700094

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75S over Long Branch Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 75S over Long Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 75S
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location00.01 W of CR 725 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65102, -86.9815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic820 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75S over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75S over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75S over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75S over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns CR 75S over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.