US Bridges

Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.25 W Mlk Jr Blvd · Structure no. 1800218

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,740
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesMuncie Creek
Location00.25 W Mlk Jr Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20435, -85.37846
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2023)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Avenue over Muncie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over Muncie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.