US Bridges

CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Indiana · 00.50 W of US 41 · Structure no. 0400032

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100S
CrossesBranch of Mud Creek
Location00.50 W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59288, -87.38931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic41 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100S over Branch of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Branch of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.