US Bridges

CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 900 W · Structure no. 6700137

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 650S
CrossesJohnson Branch Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56803, -87.01177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650S over Johnson Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.