US Bridges

CR 100S over Clifty Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 W of CR 1050 W · Structure no. 1600101

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Clifty Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 100S over Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100S
CrossesClifty Creek
Location00.00 W of CR 1050 W
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3199, -85.67483
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100S over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 100S over 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 100S over Clifty Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.