US Bridges

CR 160 North over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 W of CR 0 E/W · Structure no. 1200068

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 North over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 160 North over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 160 North
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 W of CR 0 E/W
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31009, -86.50732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2014)
Projected traffic367 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 160 North over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 North 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 160 North over Prairie Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 North over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 North over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.