US Bridges

CR 100W over Clear Branch

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.45 N of Gillespie RD · Structure no. 8600068

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Clear Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 100W over Clear Branch in Warren 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100W
CrossesClear Branch
Location00.45 N of Gillespie RD
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24656, -87.33756
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2014)
Projected traffic160 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 CR 100W over Clear Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 100W over Clear Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100W over Clear Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Clear Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR 100W over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.