US Bridges

CR 850N over Peters Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 6700260

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850N over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850N over Peters Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850N
CrossesPeters Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78543, -86.91509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$894,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850N over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850N over Peters 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 850N over Peters Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 850N over Peters Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850N over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.