US Bridges

CR 700N over Fall Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 650 W · Structure no. 3300028

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 700N over Fall Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700N
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03376, -85.54766
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
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 700N over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Fall 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 August 2023.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Fall Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.