US Bridges

CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.19 E of CR 800 E · Structure no. 3600173

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location0.19 E of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82203, -85.88426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.