US Bridges

Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.00 S of Mitchell Cr. RD · Structure no. 1300060

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 92 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeedy Road
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location0.00 S of Mitchell Cr. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29396, -86.63381
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic168 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Speedy Road over Mitchell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Speedy Road over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.