US Bridges

CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 6700111

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 145 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550S
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58221, -86.93862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 550S over Big Walnut 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 550S over Big Walnut Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.