US Bridges

CR 700 South over Richland Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 3500006

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Richland Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 700 South over Richland Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72672, -85.56324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 South over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 South over Richland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Richland Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Richland Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.