US Bridges

CR 650E over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 1200 N · Structure no. 6700264

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650E over Big Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650E 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650E
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location00.70 S of CR 1200 N
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82459, -86.73379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 650E over Big Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 650E 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 650E over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650E over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650E over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.