US Bridges

SR 29 over Kilmore Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 04.12 S SR 26 · Structure no. 007900

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,253
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Kilmore Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Kilmore Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 44 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 4,253 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,189 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 29
CrossesKilmore Creek
Location04.12 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 29
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35544, -86.39309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,253 (2018)
Projected traffic5,189 by 2038
Trucks12%
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

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 29 over Kilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 29 over Kilmore 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Kilmore Creek carry?

About 4,253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Kilmore Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Kilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.