US Bridges

CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek

FairPosted for load

Wells County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 9000042

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400 West
CrossesScuffle Creek
Location00.01 N of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58191, -85.29746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 West over Scuffle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 West over Scuffle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.