Murphy RD over Otter Creek
PoorClay County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 1300 N · Structure no. 1100016
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murphy RD over Otter Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy RD over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Murphy RD over Otter Creek carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Murphy RD over Otter Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy RD over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.