US Bridges

SR 9 over Clifty Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.53 N SR 46 · Structure no. 002380

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Clifty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 4,780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,340 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesClifty Creek
Location00.53 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23384, -85.77183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,780 (2018)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2038
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 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 9 over Clifty 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 4,780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.