US Bridges

CR 700S over East Fork White Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.37 E of CR 250 W · Structure no. 0300165

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over East Fork White Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 700S over East Fork White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 700S
CrossesEast Fork White Creek
Location00.37 E of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09756, -85.95023
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 700S over East Fork White Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over East Fork White Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700S over East Fork White Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over East Fork White Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over East Fork White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.