US Bridges

CR 550S over Deer Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 25 E · Structure no. 6700200

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 550S over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550S
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 25 E
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57819, -86.84679
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic160 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$368,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550S over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550S over Deer 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 550S over Deer Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550S over Deer Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.