US Bridges

CR 400E over Little Deer Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.34 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 0800048

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Little Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400E over Little Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400E
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location00.34 N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56644, -86.44882
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic91 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Little Deer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.