US Bridges

CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.11 W of CR 800 W · Structure no. 7400060

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 120 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesHooppole Ditch
Location00.11 W of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94578, -87.20747
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic690 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$788,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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

How long is CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Hooppole Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.