US Bridges

CR 700E over Dinken Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.48 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 1400115

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Dinken Creek is a steel other carrying CR 700E over Dinken Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesDinken Creek
Location00.48 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72043, -87.03655
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic184 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Dinken Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 700E over Dinken 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Dinken Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Dinken Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Dinken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.