US Bridges

Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 W of White River RD · Structure no. 8800003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Town RD
CrossesClifty Creek
Location00.50 W of White River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71547, -86.25934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2012)
Projected traffic152 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Town RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Town RD over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.