CR 700W over Clifty Creek
PoorDecatur County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1600013
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 171 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700W over Clifty Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 700W over Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 135 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.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2037. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700W over Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR 700W over Clifty 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700W over Clifty Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 700W over Clifty Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700W over Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.