US Bridges

CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.01 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 0300009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1200E
CrossesMiddle Fork Clifty Creek
Location00.01 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24813, -85.68683
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2022)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.