US Bridges

CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.93 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 0300238

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesBranch of Tough Creek
Location00.93 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30473, -85.82974
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Branch of Tough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Branch of Tough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.