Main ST over Millstone Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Indiana · 00.10 E of East ST · Structure no. 1600181
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,210
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Millstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Millstone Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Millstone Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over Millstone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Millstone Creek carry?
About 1,210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Millstone Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Millstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.