US Bridges

Plummer RD over Clear Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.38 S of Maple Grove Ro · Structure no. 5500143

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plummer RD over Clear Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Plummer 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPlummer RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.38 S of Maple Grove Ro
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46117, -86.33827
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length46 ft (14 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 traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 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 Plummer RD over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Plummer RD over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Plummer RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plummer RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Plummer RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.