SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 00.98 N I-74 · Structure no. 000810
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,030
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 96 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,030 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 6,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.