US Bridges

CR 410N over Clifty Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.20 NW of SR 46 · Structure no. 0300042

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 410N over Clifty Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 410N over Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 114 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 410N
CrossesClifty Creek
Location00.20 NW of SR 46
RouteCity Street 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26373, -85.70484
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 410N over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 410N over Clifty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 410N over Clifty Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 410N over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 410N over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.