US Bridges

CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 5200046

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700 East
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.20 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86991, -85.9432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
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

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 East over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 East over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.