US Bridges

Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 450 W · Structure no. 6700095

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut RD (125S)
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64405, -86.93056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2023)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$855,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut RD (125S) over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut RD (125S) over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.