US Bridges

Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 NW of Laughery CR · Structure no. 1500102

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington RD
CrossesMud Lick Creek
Location00.10 NW of Laughery CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97851, -85.0469
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic580 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington RD over Mud Lick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington RD over Mud Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.