US Bridges

SR 32 over Mud Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 02.37 E SR 3 · Structure no. 010780

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,285
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Mud Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 14,285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,785 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesMud Creek
Location02.37 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 32
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19314, -85.28775
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,285 (2004)
Projected traffic19,785 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 32 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Mud Creek carry?

About 14,285 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.