US Bridges

CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 5400014

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 N
CrossesNorth Fork of Black Cree
Location00.10 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09741, -86.92162
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 N over North Fork of Black Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.