US Bridges

Caney Road over Silver Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.90 NE of Prall Hill Ro · Structure no. 1000047

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Road over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Caney Road over Silver Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Road
CrossesSilver Creek
Location00.90 NE of Prall Hill Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53845, -85.74356
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2018)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Caney Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Road over Silver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Caney Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Caney Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.