US Bridges

US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 02.73 W US 27 · Structure no. 014150

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,282 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,794 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesWest Fork Clear Creek
Location02.73 W US 27
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82325, -84.93898
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,282 (2021)
Projected traffic27,794 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over West Fork Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 11,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US 40 over West Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.