US Bridges

CR 700 South over Rock Creek

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Wells County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 200 E · Structure no. 9000175

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700 South over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 700 South over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700 South
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64043, -85.17695
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700 South over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700 South over Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700 South over Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700 South over Rock Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700 South over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.