US Bridges

CR 400E over Mill Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.31 N of CR 225 S · Structure no. 6600163

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400E over Mill Creek in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 400E
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.31 N of CR 225 S
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02722, -86.52555
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400E over Mill Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400E over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.