US Bridges

CR 700W over Leuck Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 0400108

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Leuck Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 700W over Leuck Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesLeuck Ditch
Location00.25 S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5175, -87.45409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic137 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Leuck Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Leuck Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Leuck Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Leuck Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR 700W over Leuck Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.