US Bridges

CR 400E over Mud Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 750 N · Structure no. 0600030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400E over Mud Creek in Boone 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400E
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 750 N
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15425, -86.39436
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400E over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 400E over Mud 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Mud Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.