US Bridges

CR 400S over Denios Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.03 E of SR 11 · Structure no. 0300201

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Denios Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 400S over Denios Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesDenios Creek
Location00.03 E of SR 11
RouteCity Street 138
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14289, -85.91177
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$627,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400S over Denios Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Denios 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 400S over Denios Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Denios Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Denios Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.