US Bridges

SR 17 over Mill Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 04.70 N SR 114 · Structure no. 004440

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 17 over Mill Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 34 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesMill Creek
Location04.70 N SR 114
RouteState Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9858, -86.41413
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2020)
Projected traffic1,602 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 17 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 17 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Mill Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.