US Bridges

CR 400 East over Kilmore Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1200070

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 East over Kilmore Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 400 East over Kilmore Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 120 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 East
CrossesKilmore Creek
Location0.20 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34656, -86.43087
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 East over Kilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR 400 East over Kilmore 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 East over Kilmore Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 East over Kilmore Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 East over Kilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.