US Bridges

CR 440N over Whitewater River

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Waterloo RD · Structure no. 2100076

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440N over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 440N over Whitewater River in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440N
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.20 E of Waterloo RD
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70396, -85.11446
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 440N over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 440N over Whitewater River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 440N over Whitewater River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 440N over Whitewater River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440N over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.