US Bridges

CR 700 North over Flat Branch Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.75 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 4100085

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 North over Flat Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700 North over Flat Branch Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 North
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
Location0.75 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58232, -85.97812
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2022)
Projected traffic4,949 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 North over Flat Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 North over Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 700 North over Flat Branch Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 North over Flat Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.