US Bridges

CR 700E over Cornstalk Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 50 S · Structure no. 5400195

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Cornstalk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700E over Cornstalk Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700E
CrossesCornstalk Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 50 S
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96881, -86.77124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Cornstalk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Cornstalk 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 Cornstalk Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Cornstalk Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Cornstalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.