US Bridges

Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 250 E · Structure no. 5500184

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,070
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOld Morgantown RD
CrossesW Fork Clear Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4201, -86.37179
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2023)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Morgantown RD over W Fork 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 Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Morgantown RD over W Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.