US Bridges

CR 115E over Clifty Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.68 S SR 46 · Structure no. 0300104

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115E over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115E over Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 58 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 115E
CrossesClifty Creek
Location01.68 S SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16977, -85.89308
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 115E over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 115E 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 115E over Clifty Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 115E over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115E over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.