US Bridges

CR 400S over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 E of CR 220 SW · Structure no. 1600095

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 400S over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 126 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesMuddy Fork of Sand Creek
Location00.00 E of CR 220 SW
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27745, -85.52911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2017)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Muddy Fork of Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 400S over Muddy Fork of 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 April 2023.

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

About 210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.