US Bridges

CR 400S over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SW 60 · Structure no. 1600094

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Sand Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 400S over Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.10 W of SW 60
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27771, -85.50621
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Sand Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Sand Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.