CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Indiana · 00.00 S of CR 640 N · Structure no. 1600034
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 225E over Middle Fork Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.