I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 00.44 E US 421 · Structure no. 045070
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,016 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is I-74 EB 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Muddy Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.