US Bridges

CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 700 N · Structure no. 0400011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400E
CrossesBranch of Carpenter CR
Location00.30 S of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 400
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70442, -87.24893
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2013)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Branch of Carpenter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.