CR 563 East over Mud Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Centennial Ave · Structure no. 1800130
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 563 East over Mud Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 563 East over Mud Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 CR 563 East over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 563 East 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 563 East over Mud Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 563 East over Mud Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 563 East over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.