US Bridges

CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 1600066

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.00 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27851, -85.38756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
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 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.