US Bridges

CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 E of Kirklin Brick R · Structure no. 1200108

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,209
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,851 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 150 S (kelley)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 E of Kirklin Brick R
RouteCity Street 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26439, -86.50274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2021)
Projected traffic3,851 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie 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 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.