US Bridges

CR 700 E over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S CR 300 S · Structure no. 3400095

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 E over Kokomo Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 700 E over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 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 700 E
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.2 MI S CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43241, -85.99437
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2044
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 700 E over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 E over Kokomo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 E over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 E over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 E over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.