US Bridges

CR 400W over Pipe Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.80 S CR 1000 N · Structure no. 4800042

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 400W over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.80 S CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23536, -85.74742
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic714 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 400W over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W over Pipe Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400W over Pipe Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.