US Bridges

CR 25E over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 S CR 125 N · Structure no. 6700256

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25E over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25E over Big Walnut 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 25E
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.40 S CR 125 N
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67291, -86.84421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 25E over Big Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 25E over Big Walnut 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25E over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 25E over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25E over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.