US Bridges

Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 S Allen Street · Structure no. 5300150

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,746
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,633 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPatterson Drive
CrossesW Branch Clear Creek
Location00.10 S Allen Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1539, -86.54161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,746 (2014)
Projected traffic24,633 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 13,746 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Drive over W Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.