US Bridges

CR 700S over Barren Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 02.70 MI W of SR 22 · Structure no. 2700113

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Barren Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700S over Barren Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700S
CrossesBarren Creek
Location02.70 MI W of SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45216, -85.54514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700S over Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over Barren 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 October 2023.

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

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Barren Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.