400 North over Mutton Creek
PoorJackson County, Indiana · 1.8 MI SW of Hdqrtrs · Structure no. 000031530-00286
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
400 North over Mutton Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 400 North over Mutton Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 400 North over Mutton Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 400 North over Mutton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 400 North over Mutton Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 400 North over Mutton Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 400 North over Mutton Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.