US Bridges

CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 42 · Structure no. 1100251

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700E
CrossesAhlehmeyer Branch
Location00.10 S of SR 42
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44278, -86.97903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Ahlehmeyer Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 700E over Ahlehmeyer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.