Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 6700148
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 267 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1880, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025.
What condition is Huffman RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Huffman RD over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.