SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek
GoodBenton County, Indiana · 02.45 W US 41 · Structure no. 004531
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Fork of Mud 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Fork of Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.