US Bridges

CR 1400 South over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles E of CR 700 W · Structure no. 3700013

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1400 South over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1400 South over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1400 South
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.20 Miles E of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80932, -87.1755
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic394 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1400 South over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1400 South over Carpenter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1400 South over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1400 South over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1400 South over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.