CR 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 1600117
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 3 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 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1000W over Fall 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 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1000W over Fall Fork Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.