US Bridges

CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 950 E · Structure no. 0900150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck is a concrete slab carrying CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1400 South
CrossesTrib of S Fork Deer Ck
Location00.50 W of CR 950 E
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56236, -86.20298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400 South over Trib of S Fork Deer Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.