Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 00.60 NW of US 40 · Structure no. 6700132
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Devil Backbone RD over Little Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.