US Bridges

Cliffton Road over Woods Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Abington RD · Structure no. 8100046

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliffton Road over Woods Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cliffton Road over Woods Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCliffton Road
CrossesWoods Creek
Location00.01 W of Abington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69486, -84.98486
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliffton Road over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliffton Road over Woods 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 Cliffton Road over Woods Creek carry?

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

How long is Cliffton Road over Woods Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Cliffton Road over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.