US Bridges

E Washington ST over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 1200006

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,671
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Washington ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Washington ST over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5,671 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,671 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Washington ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 E of SR 39
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28168, -86.50943
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,671 (2021)
Projected traffic5,671 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Washington ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Washington ST 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 E Washington ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 5,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Washington ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns E Washington ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.