US Bridges

CR 1400 N over Smith Fork

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.00 E of CR 1250 E · Structure no. 2600225

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400 N over Smith Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1400 N over Smith Fork in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1400 N
CrossesSmith Fork
Location01.00 E of CR 1250 E
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23161, -87.31783
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1400 N over Smith Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1400 N over Smith Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1400 N over Smith Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400 N over Smith Fork?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400 N over Smith Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.