US Bridges

Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 N SR 60 · Structure no. 1000080

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBroom Hill Road
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location00.10 N SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.445, -85.88507
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork 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 Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Broom Hill Road over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.