US Bridges

CR 700 E over Back Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 8500220

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 E over Back Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 700 E over Back Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 E
CrossesBack Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75929, -85.65938
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 E over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 E over Back 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 May 2024.

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

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 E over Back Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 E over Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.