CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek
FairPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Bridgeton RD · Structure no. 6100068
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is CR 400S over Little Raccoon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400S over Little Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.