US Bridges

CR 400 S over Brown Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 225 W · Structure no. 2600072

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 S over Brown Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400 S over Brown Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 S
CrossesBrown Ditch
Location00.50 W of CR 225 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29658, -87.61833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 400 S over Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 S over Brown Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 S over Brown Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 S over Brown Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 S over Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.