US Bridges

Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.50 SW of Marysville Ro · Structure no. 1000090

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesBranch of 14 Mile Creek
Location00.50 SW of Marysville Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5512, -85.62251
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile 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 Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Branch of 14 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.