US Bridges

CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 6700163

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 675S
CrossesBr of Belle Union Creek
Location00.40 W of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56129, -86.67823
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 675S over Br of Belle Union 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 CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 675S over Br of Belle Union Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.