US Bridges

CR 700E over Fishback Creek

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Indiana · 00.24 N of CR 550 S · Structure no. 0600191

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Fishback Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 700E over Fishback Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesFishback Creek
Location00.24 N of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96441, -86.33653
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic780 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 700E over Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Fishback 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Fishback Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns CR 700E over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.