US Bridges

CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.43 E of CR 375 W · Structure no. 7900126

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700S
CrossesBranch of Flint Creek
Location00.43 E of CR 375 W
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31578, -86.96731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2017)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over Branch of Flint 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Branch of Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.