CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch
PoorPosted for loadTipton County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 750 W · Structure no. 8000004
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400S over Ray Cox Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.