US Bridges

CR 400S over Cicero Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 8000068

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400S over Cicero Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400S
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24718, -86.0089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400S over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Cicero 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Cicero Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.