US Bridges

CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.08 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 0800024

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400E
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.08 N of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.447, -86.44933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic59 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.