US Bridges

CR 400S over Little Sand Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.48 E of US 31 · Structure no. 0300116

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 400S over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400S
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location00.48 E of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14383, -85.83207
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 400S over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Little Sand 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.