US Bridges

CR 700W over Deer Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.40 S of US 36 · Structure no. 3300178

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 700W over Deer Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.40 S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99906, -85.51903
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 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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Deer 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 700W over Deer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Deer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.