US Bridges

CR 400S over Brush Creek

Poor

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.06 E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 0300117

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 400S over Brush Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2038. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400S
CrossesBrush Creek
Location00.06 E of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14373, -85.85469
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2038
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400S over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Brush Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.