US Bridges

Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 0400066

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesMud Pine Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5546, -87.32243
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2022)
Projected traffic658 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Mud Pine 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 Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Mud Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.