US Bridges

CR 775W over Br Croys Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 6700224

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775W over Br Croys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 775W over Br Croys Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 775W
CrossesBr Croys Creek
Location00.50 S of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48074, -86.99207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 775W over Br Croys Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775W over Br Croys 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 775W over Br Croys Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 775W over Br Croys Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775W over Br Croys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.