US Bridges

Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 W of CR 530 East · Structure no. 1200171

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,547
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,057 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigantown Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.20 W of CR 530 East
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32206, -86.40794
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2021)
Projected traffic3,057 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigantown Road over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Michigantown Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.