US Bridges

CR 700S over Sand Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SW 60 · Structure no. 1600116

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 700S over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700S
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.40 W of SW 60
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2336, -85.52714
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic610 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 700S over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700S over Sand Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Sand Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.