US Bridges

CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.54 E of CR 700 E · Structure no. 3600087

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jackson 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location0.54 E of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77819, -85.89548
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

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

What condition is CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.