US Bridges

CR 700E over Little Potato Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 85 N · Structure no. 5400009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Little Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700E over Little Potato Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700E
CrossesLittle Potato Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 85 N
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16596, -86.77103
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 700E over Little Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Little Potato 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Little Potato Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Little Potato Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Little Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.