US Bridges

CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.03 W of SR 161 · Structure no. 7400059

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesHooppole Ditch
Location01.03 W of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94549, -87.1874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 400N over Hooppole Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.