US Bridges

CR 400 N over Honey Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI W CR 1000 E · Structure no. 3400024

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
966
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over Honey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 400 N over Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 5 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.4 MI W CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5359, -85.94469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2018)
Projected traffic1,583 by 2038
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 400 N over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 400 N over Honey Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over Honey Creek carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over Honey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.