US Bridges

Centennial RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.09 S of 250 N · Structure no. 5500040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial RD over Clear Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Centennial RD over Clear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCentennial RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.09 S of 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46355, -86.35029
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Centennial RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial RD over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Centennial RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centennial RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.