US Bridges

CR 700N over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 850 W · Structure no. 2100081

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700N over Shawnee Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700N
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74428, -85.29816
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic580 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700N over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Shawnee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700N over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.