US Bridges

CR 700W over Doe Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.61 S of W 300 S · Structure no. 3000340

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,080
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Doe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700W over Doe Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesDoe Creek
Location00.61 S of W 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73265, -85.93282
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2022)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Doe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Doe Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Doe Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.