US Bridges

CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1200034

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 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 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 400 West
CrossesSouth Fork Wildcat Creek
Location0.40 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 165
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32049, -86.58048
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.