US Bridges

CR 750N over Burnett Creek

Poor

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.05 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 7900080

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750N over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 750N over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 750N
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.05 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52615, -86.92606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2021)
Projected traffic651 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750N over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 750N over Burnett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750N over Burnett Creek carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 750N over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750N over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.