US Bridges

CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 SE of CR 640E · Structure no. 6100168

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700N
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.10 SE of CR 640E
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86905, -87.12456
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.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$882,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR 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 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.