US Bridges

Rich RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Flatley RD · Structure no. 8900076

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich RD over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rich RD over Clear Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRich RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.30 W of Flatley RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85645, -84.93156
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2022)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rich RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich RD over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rich RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rich RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rich RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.