US Bridges

CR 700 North over Leatherwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 4100081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 700 North over Leatherwood Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,654 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.20 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5824, -85.98435
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2022)
Projected traffic4,654 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Leatherwood 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 North over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 North over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.