US Bridges

Clifton Road over Richland Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 27 · Structure no. 8100007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Road over Richland Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Clifton Road over Richland Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location00.10 W of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6904, -84.9306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Road over Richland 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clifton Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.