US Bridges

Clay ST over Prairie Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Barner ST · Structure no. 1200002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clay ST over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClay ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.10 S of Barner ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28596, -86.50717
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2014)
Projected traffic385 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Clay ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay ST over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Clay ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clay ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Clay ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.