CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR
PoorFountain County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 400 E · Structure no. 2300047
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400S over Branch E Fork Coal CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.