Murphy Road over Silver Creek
FairClark County, Indiana · 00.80 SE of Caney Road · Structure no. 1000052
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Murphy Road over Silver Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Road over Silver 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Murphy Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.