US Bridges

CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 0400110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesBranch of Big Pine Creek
Location00.60 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54205, -87.18887
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating84.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2013)
Projected traffic13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 700E over Branch of Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.