US Bridges

CR 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.11 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 0800026

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700S
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.11 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44563, -86.45663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic91 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR 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 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.