US Bridges

Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 6700191

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDoe Creek RD
CrossesDoe Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 1100 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50483, -86.79501
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic990 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Doe Creek RD over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.