US Bridges

CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.24 S CR 450 N · Structure no. 0300126

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400W
CrossesBranch Driftwood River
Location00.24 S CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.262, -85.9889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$39,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River built?

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

What condition is CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Branch Driftwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.