US Bridges

SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.46 N SR 46 · Structure no. 000795

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,841
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 4,841 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,304 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesMuddy Fork Sand Creek
Location00.46 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33794, -85.51373
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,841 (2017)
Projected traffic5,304 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 4,841 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.