US Bridges

CR 700N over Carpenter Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 0400025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700N over Carpenter Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 700
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70745, -87.17693
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic41 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Carpenter 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.