US Bridges

CR 1125S over Ferguson Branch

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.70 E of Meridian RD · Structure no. 6700271

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1125S over Ferguson Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1125S over Ferguson Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1125S
CrossesFerguson Branch
Location00.70 E of Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49788, -86.83411
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic560 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 1125S over Ferguson Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1125S over Ferguson Branch 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 1125S over Ferguson Branch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1125S over Ferguson Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1125S over Ferguson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.