US Bridges

CR 700E over North Fork Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 675 N · Structure no. 1400191

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over North Fork Prairie Creek is a steel other carrying CR 700E over North Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesNorth Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 675 N
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7566, -87.03649
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over North Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over North Fork Prairie 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 North Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over North Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over North Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.