US Bridges

Clinton ST over Prairie Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 1200007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,890
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton ST over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Clinton ST over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 39
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28068, -86.50943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2021)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Clinton ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton 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 Clinton ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clinton ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.