US Bridges

SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 02.57 E SR 5 · Structure no. 025726

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,126
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,126 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 114
CrossesWest Fork Clear Creek
Location02.57 E SR 5
RouteState Highway 114
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00372, -85.52419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,126 (2019)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 3,126 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over West Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.