US Bridges

CR 400 W over Little Turtle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.23 N of SR 54 · Structure no. 7700306

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over Little Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 W over Little Turtle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 W
CrossesLittle Turtle Creek
Location00.23 N of SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 415
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0589, -87.48031
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 400 W over Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 W over Little Turtle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 W over Little Turtle Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.