US Bridges

CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 01.00 N of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0500089

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 East
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location01.00 N of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 400
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46427, -85.29511
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 East over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 East over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.