US Bridges

CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 600 N · Structure no. 7000109

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesBeaver Meadow Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69244, -85.57634
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic950 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Beaver Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.