US Bridges

SR 26 over Cripe Run

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 02.46 W US 421 · Structure no. 006740

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,774
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Cripe Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Cripe Run in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,774 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,486 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesCripe Run
Location02.46 W US 421
RouteState Highway 26
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41724, -86.64162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,774 (2018)
Projected traffic9,486 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 26 over Cripe Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Cripe Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Cripe Run carry?

About 7,774 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Cripe Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Cripe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.