US Bridges

Kyger Street over Prairie Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 E of Prairie Street · Structure no. 1200004

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kyger Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kyger Street over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKyger Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.40 E of Prairie Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29009, -86.50488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2014)
Projected traffic367 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 Kyger Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kyger Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kyger Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kyger Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Kyger Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.