US Bridges

CR 700 North over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 3300030

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Honey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 700 North over Honey Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesHoney Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03543, -85.49182
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 700 North over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 700 North over Honey 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 700 North over Honey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Honey Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.