US Bridges

CR 400 South over Branch Majenica Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI W of CR 300 W · Structure no. 3500145

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Branch Majenica Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400 South over Branch Majenica Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesBranch Majenica Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77071, -85.50755
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic157 by 2043
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 South over Branch Majenica Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Branch Majenica 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Branch Majenica Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Branch Majenica Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Branch Majenica Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.