US Bridges

400 North over Drainage Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 2.0 MI SW of Hdqrtrs · Structure no. 000031530-00345

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

400 North over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 400 North over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries400 North
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0 MI SW of Hdqrtrs
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94033, -85.82933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 400 North over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 North over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 400 North over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 400 North over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 400 North over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.