US Bridges

CR 700 North over Travis Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.50 E of SR 37 · Structure no. 4100062

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,871
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Travis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 North over Travis Creek in Johnson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,417 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesTravis Creek
Location0.50 E of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57635, -86.23123
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2022)
Projected traffic5,417 by 2042
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Travis Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 700 North over Travis 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Travis Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Travis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.