US Bridges

CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 6700107

Built
1898
127 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375W
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62632, -86.91688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375W over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.