CR 750S over Big Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.30 W of US 40 · Structure no. 6700229
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 750S over Big Walnut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 750S over Big Walnut 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 750S over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 750S over Big Walnut 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 750S over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 750S over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 750S over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.