US Bridges

CR 1100 East over Swamp Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 250 N · Structure no. 1200087

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 East over Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1100 East over Swamp Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1100 East
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location0.20 N of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32658, -86.29948
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic93 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 1100 East over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 East over Swamp 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 CR 1100 East over Swamp Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 East over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 East over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.