US Bridges

CR 1070 West over Black Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 2800201

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1070 West over Black Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1070 West over Black Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1070 West
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.20 S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91941, -87.14386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1070 West over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1070 West over Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1070 West over Black Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1070 West over Black Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1070 West over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.