CR 700 South over Bell Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Indiana · 00.15 E of CR 575 W · Structure no. 1800099
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700 South over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700 South over Bell Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 700 South over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700 South over Bell 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 700 South over Bell Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 700 South over Bell Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700 South over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.