US Bridges

CR 700 S over Treaty Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 E of State RD 15 · Structure no. 8500475

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 S over Treaty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700 S over Treaty Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 700 S
CrossesTreaty Creek
Location00.10 E of State RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72439, -85.77796
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 S over Treaty Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 S over Treaty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700 S over Treaty Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 700 S over Treaty Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 S over Treaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.