Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadClinton County, Indiana · 0.50 W of CR CR 600 W · Structure no. 1200055
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,217
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek carry?
About 1,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Jefferson over Branch of Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.