US Bridges

CR 700 South over Withe Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 880 W · Structure no. 1200155

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Withe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 South over Withe Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 43 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesWithe Creek
Location0.10 E of CR 880 W
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18628, -86.67141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 South over Withe Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 700 South over Withe 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 May 2024.

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

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Withe Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Withe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.