US Bridges

CR 1150E over Clifty Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.92 S of CR 700 N · Structure no. 0300043

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150E over Clifty Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1150E over Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150E
CrossesClifty Creek
Location00.92 S of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29212, -85.69567
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1150E over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1150E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1150E over Clifty Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150E over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150E over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.