US Bridges

CR 1000 East over Kilmore Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1200161

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 East over Kilmore Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000 East over Kilmore Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 East
CrossesKilmore Creek
Location0.10 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34546, -86.31853
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1000 East over Kilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 East over Kilmore 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 1000 East over Kilmore Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1000 East over Kilmore Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 East over Kilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.