US Bridges

CR 320E over Clear Run Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 350 E · Structure no. 6100021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320E over Clear Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 320E over Clear Run Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 320E
CrossesClear Run Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64151, -87.17943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2018)
Projected traffic395 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 CR 320E over Clear Run Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 320E over Clear Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 320E over Clear Run Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 320E over Clear Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns CR 320E over Clear Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.