US Bridges

Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 250 W · Structure no. 8100008

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCliffton Road
CrossesE Fork Whitewater River
Location00.60 W of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69447, -84.98421
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River 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 Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cliffton Road over E Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.