CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 00.55 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 7700123
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400 E over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.