US Bridges

CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI W CR 400 E · Structure no. 3400018

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesSouth Fork Deer Creek
Location0.4 MI W CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53519, -86.05681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 N over South Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over South Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.