US Bridges

CR 700E over Ebenezer Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 6100092

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Ebenezer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700E over Ebenezer Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 700E
CrossesEbenezer Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61101, -87.10659
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Ebenezer Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

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

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Ebenezer Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Ebenezer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.