US Bridges

CR 800E over Mud Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.63 N of CR 500 N · Structure no. 1800082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 800E over Mud Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.63 N of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27279, -85.23693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 800E over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Mud Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.