US Bridges

CR 700N over Big Slough

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.42 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 0300131

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Big Slough is a steel culvert carrying CR 700N over Big Slough in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700N
CrossesBig Slough
Location00.42 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30334, -85.94068
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 700N over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Big Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Big Slough carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Big Slough?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.