CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 244 · Structure no. 7000159
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 700E over S Fork Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.