US Bridges

CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Base RD · Structure no. 7000171

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesN Branch of Clifty Creek
Location00.10 W of Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45323, -85.4448
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over N Branch of Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.