US Bridges

CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 1125 N · Structure no. 5400001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesNorth Fork of Coal Creek
Location00.70 S of CR 1125 N
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19368, -87.03557
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over North Fork of Coal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over North Fork of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.