SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek
FairBenton County, Indiana · 00.21 E of US 41 · Structure no. 004547
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 18 over Tributary to Mud 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Tributary to Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.