Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 6100146
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Plant RD over Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.