US Bridges

Teeters RD over W Fork Clear Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.17 E of in 37 · Structure no. 5500186

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teeters RD over W Fork Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Teeters 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesTeeters RD
CrossesW Fork Clear Creek
Location00.17 E of in 37
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44949, -86.38245
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Teeters RD over W Fork Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Teeters 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 Teeters RD over W Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Teeters RD over W Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Teeters RD over W Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.