US Bridges

CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 S of CR 425 N · Structure no. 1200061

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2034. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 000 Ew
CrossesKilmore Creek
Location0.20 S of CR 425 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34447, -86.50581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2014)
Projected traffic367 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.