US Bridges

CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.20 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 6700110

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150W
CrossesDeweese Branch Creek
Location01.20 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59977, -86.87831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating6 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150W over Deweese Branch 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 150W over Deweese Branch Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150W over Deweese Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.