US Bridges

CR 700E over Branch of Mounts Run

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.15 S of SR 32 · Structure no. 0600200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Branch of Mounts Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 700E over Branch of Mounts Run 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesBranch of Mounts Run
Location00.15 S of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03841, -86.3367
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Branch of Mounts Run built?

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

What condition is CR 700E over Branch of Mounts Run 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 Branch of Mounts Run carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Branch of Mounts Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns CR 700E over Branch of Mounts Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.