US Bridges

SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.39 N SR 46 · Structure no. 002370

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesClifty Creek Overflow
Location00.39 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23171, -85.77187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2015)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Clifty Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.