US Bridges

CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 E of SR 421 · Structure no. 1200103

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesScott Wincoop Ditch
Location0.20 E of SR 421
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22868, -86.37377
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.