US Bridges

CR 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 W of CR 700 W · Structure no. 1600111

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 140 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 480 S
CrossesBr Fall Fork Clifty Cree
Location00.00 W of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26556, -85.61424
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree 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 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 480 S over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.