US Bridges

CR 700 South over Withe Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 W of CR 880 W · Structure no. 1200154

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Withe Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 700 South over Withe Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesWithe Creek
Location0.10 W of CR 880 W
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18625, -86.67399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 South over Withe Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 South over Withe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Withe Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Withe Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Withe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.