US Bridges

Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 W of CR 180 E · Structure no. 1200120

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKirklin Brick Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.20 W of CR 180 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24242, -86.47629
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Kirklin Brick Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kirklin Brick Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.