CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 500 W · Structure no. 6700257
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550S 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550S over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.