US Bridges

CR 700 East over Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.40 S of 400 S · Structure no. 0500033

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 East over Big Lick Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 700 East over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700 East
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location00.40 S of 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 700
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38667, -85.23909
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2011)
Projected traffic294 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 700 East over Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 East over Big Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 East over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 East over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 East over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.