US Bridges

CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.00 at Int of 400 E · Structure no. 0500080

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesBranch Big Lick Creek
Location00.00 at Int of 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39182, -85.29526
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2011)
Projected traffic112 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Branch Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.