US Bridges

CR 400 South over Sugar Creek

Poor

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 W of CR 700 E · Structure no. 4100024

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 South over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400 South over Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400 South
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.30 W of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41982, -85.97816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 South over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 South over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 South over Sugar Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 South over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 South over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.