US Bridges

CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 N CR 100 N · Structure no. 6700124

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 115 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 0 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125N
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.50 N CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67871, -86.81187
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$144,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 125N 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125N over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.