CR 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 6700184
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1000E 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 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1000E over Br of Belle Union Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.