US Bridges

CR 700 North over Mutton Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.06 E of CR 1200 E · Structure no. 3600074

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Mutton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 700 North over Mutton Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesMutton Creek
Location0.06 E of CR 1200 E
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98427, -85.81469
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2035
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 North over Mutton Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Mutton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 North over Mutton Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Mutton Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Mutton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.