US Bridges

CR 875S over Higgins Branch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 600 E · Structure no. 6700190

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875S over Higgins Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 875S over Higgins Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 875S
CrossesHiggins Branch Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53283, -86.74583
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 875S over Higgins Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875S 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 875S over Higgins Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 875S over Higgins Branch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875S over Higgins Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.