US Bridges

CR 100E over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.20 N of Albion Pond RD · Structure no. 6700263

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 100E over Big Walnut 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100E
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location01.20 N of Albion Pond RD
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67619, -86.83122
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 100E over Big Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 100E 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 100E over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.