South Street over Prairie Creek
FairPosted for loadClinton County, Indiana · 0.10 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 1200008
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Street over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 408 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is South 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 South Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.