US Bridges

CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.09 E of CR 1100 E · Structure no. 1400189

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1400N
CrossesBranch of First Creek
Location00.09 E of CR 1100 E
RouteCounty Highway 382
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85957, -86.95815
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2013)
Projected traffic89 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Branch of First Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400N over Branch of First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.