US Bridges

Meridian RD over Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 2300008

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01901, -87.26183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meridian RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Meridian RD over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.