US Bridges

CR 580 South over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.50 W of SR 421 · Structure no. 1200116

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 580 South over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 580 South over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 580 South
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.50 W of SR 421
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20257, -86.37411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 580 South over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 580 South over Sugar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 580 South over Sugar Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 580 South over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 580 South over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.