US Bridges

CR 400S over W Fork Ell Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.30 W Ell Creek RD · Structure no. 1900180

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over W Fork Ell Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 400S over W Fork Ell Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesW Fork Ell Creek
Location01.30 W Ell Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3208, -87.00246
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2012)
Projected traffic157 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 W Fork Ell Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over W Fork Ell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over W Fork Ell Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over W Fork Ell Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over W Fork Ell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.