US Bridges

CR 700W over Flint Creek

Poor

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.34 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 7900054

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700W over Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesFlint Creek
Location00.34 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34024, -87.04216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic725 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700W over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W over Flint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Flint Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.