US Bridges

CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 650 W · Structure no. 6700139

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 850S
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 377
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53587, -86.97642
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850S over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.