US Bridges

CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.52 S of Hopewell RD · Structure no. 6900154

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesTrib to Little Otter Ck
Location00.52 S of Hopewell RD
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0885, -85.38886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic180 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Trib to Little Otter Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.