US Bridges

CR 400N over Keans Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Indiana · 00.11 W CR 550 E · Structure no. 9100063

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Keans Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400N over Keans Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400N
CrossesKeans Creek
Location00.11 W CR 550 E
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81099, -86.76699
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400N over Keans Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Keans 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Keans Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Keans Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Keans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.