US Bridges

CR 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1600032

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150W
CrossesBranch of Clifty Creek
Location00.00 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39468, -85.50797
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2017)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150W over Branch of Clifty 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150W over Branch of Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.