US Bridges

Green Street over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Catterlinst · Structure no. 1200003

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Street over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 W of Catterlinst
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28811, -86.50446
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2021)
Projected traffic2,367 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Green Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green 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 Green Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Green Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.