Ackerman RD over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadDubois County, Indiana · 00.90 W of Portersville R · Structure no. 1900004
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ackerman RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ackerman RD over Mill Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ackerman RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Ackerman RD over Mill 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ackerman RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ackerman RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ackerman RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.