US Bridges

CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Clay RD · Structure no. 3200211

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 225 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesBranch of Big Walnut CR
Location00.05 W of Clay RD
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81962, -86.67603
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
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 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Branch of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.