US Bridges

SR 114 over East Fork Clear Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.43 W SR 9 · Structure no. 025730

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,462
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over East Fork Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 114 over East Fork Clear Creek in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,462 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,806 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 114
CrossesEast Fork Clear Creek
Location00.43 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 114
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00437, -85.47946
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2019)
Projected traffic3,806 by 2034
Trucks13%
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 East Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 over East 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 March 2024.

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

About 3,462 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over East Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over East Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.