US Bridges

E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 1200178

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,436
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,923 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Morrison Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 E of SR 39
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28356, -86.5099
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,436 (2019)
Projected traffic2,923 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns E Morrison Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.