US Bridges

CR 400N over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 300 E · Structure no. 4800092

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Killbuck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 400N over Killbuck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.10 E CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16445, -85.61266
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
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 400N over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 400N over 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 Killbuck Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.