US Bridges

CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 E CR 100 E · Structure no. 4800090

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesLittle Killbuck Creek
Location00.30 E CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16453, -85.65858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2023)
Projected traffic809 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Little Killbuck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Little Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.