US Bridges

CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree

PoorPosted for load

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 480 S · Structure no. 1600112

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 750 W
CrossesBr Fall Fork Clifty Cree
Location00.60 N of CR 480 S
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27329, -85.62686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$798,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree 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 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 W over Br Fall Fork Clifty Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.