US Bridges

CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.01 N of Urmeyville RD · Structure no. 4100077

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700 East
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.01 N of Urmeyville RD
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51182, -85.96977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2022)
Projected traffic681 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 East over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.