US Bridges

SR 14 over Mud Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 04.48 W US 31 · Structure no. 003750

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 14 over Mud Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,974 by 2030. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesMud Creek
Location04.48 W US 31
RouteState Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05472, -86.32541
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2021)
Projected traffic3,974 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 14 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 14 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 SR 14 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.