Clay Street over Prairie Creek
FairClinton County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Harvard Terrace · Structure no. 1200001
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clay Street over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 104 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.
It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Clay Street over Prairie 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Clay Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.