US Bridges

Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.02 E of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 3600167

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuthrie Road
CrossesClear Spring Creek
Location0.02 E of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8654, -86.22444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guthrie Road over Clear Spring 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 Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Guthrie Road over Clear Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.