Old US 421 over Clifty Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 00.30 NW CR 420 W · Structure no. 1600209
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,770
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 421 over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 421 over Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2037. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 421 over Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 421 over Clifty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Old US 421 over Clifty Creek carry?
About 7,770 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old US 421 over Clifty Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 421 over Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.