US Bridges

CR 700S over Symons Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Wilbur Wright · Structure no. 3300128

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Symons Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 700S over Symons Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700S
CrossesSymons Creek
Location00.25 E of Wilbur Wright
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83174, -85.25693
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 Symons Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over Symons 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 700S over Symons Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Symons Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Symons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.