US Bridges

CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 6700255

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.01 E of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81245, -86.9541
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.