US Bridges

CR 400W over White Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.54 S of CR 850 S · Structure no. 0300182

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400W over White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesWhite Creek
Location00.54 S of CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06651, -85.98441
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 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 400W over White Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over White Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over White Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over White Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.