US Bridges

CR 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 700 E · Structure no. 6700165

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesHiggins Branch Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51443, -86.7374
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S over Higgins Branch 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 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Higgins Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.