US Bridges

CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.34 S CR 950 S · Structure no. 6300094

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River is a steel other carrying CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400E
CrossesBranch S Fk Patoka River
Location00.34 S CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27865, -87.2004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Branch S Fk Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.