US Bridges

CR 700 E over Mud Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.59 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 7700139

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 E over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 700 E over Mud Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 E
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.59 N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10758, -87.27825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic290 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 700 E over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 E over Mud 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 E over Mud Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.