Clinton County Bridge Report Card
Clinton County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clinton County, Indiana
Clinton County has 210 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.2% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,195 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clinton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 210 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,195 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.2% | 10.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.9% | 5.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 543,150 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,195 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clinton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 150 S (kelley) over Prairie Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,209 | 1954 |
| Mulberry Jefferson over Branch Of Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,217 | 1954 |
| CR 1250 East over Kilmore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 544 | 1923 |
| CR 000 Ew over Kilmore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 306 | 1925 |
| CR 1150 East over Kilmore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 204 | 1923 |
| CR 500 South over Scott Wincoop Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 204 | 1960 |
| CR 710 East over S Fork Of Wildcat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 103 | 1927 |
| CR 600 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 102 | 1923 |
| CR 680 South over Davis Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 102 | 1928 |
| CR 900 West over Hog Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 102 | 1933 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.