US Bridges

Mcclure RD over Snake Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.50 E of 875 W · Structure no. 5500157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure RD over Snake Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mcclure RD over Snake Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcclure RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location00.50 E of 875 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53569, -86.58018
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 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 Mcclure RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclure RD over Snake 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 Mcclure RD over Snake Creek carry?

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

How long is Mcclure RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.