US Bridges

SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.59 E SR 39 · Structure no. 015875

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,084 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesClear Brook Creek
Location01.59 E SR 39
RouteState Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58775, -86.45921
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,741 (2021)
Projected traffic4,084 by 2030
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Clear Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek carry?

About 4,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Clear Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.