US Bridges

CR 400N over Black Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 W of US 231 · Structure no. 5400060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400N over Black Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 400N
CrossesBlack Creek
Location00.20 W of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09751, -86.90783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Black Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Black Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.