US Bridges

CR 1400N over Croys Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 E of 350 E · Structure no. 1100039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400N over Croys Creek is a steel other carrying CR 1400N over Croys Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1400N
CrossesCroys Creek
Location00.30 E of 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58988, -87.03612
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1400N over Croys Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1400N over Croys 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1400N over Croys Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400N over Croys Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400N over Croys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.