US Bridges

CR 700W over Sparrow Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.20 MI S of SR 32 · Structure no. 6800117

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Sparrow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700W over Sparrow Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700W
CrossesSparrow Creek
Location00.20 MI S of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16866, -85.11086
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Sparrow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Sparrow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Sparrow Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Sparrow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Sparrow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.