US Bridges

Olson Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 2500014

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olson Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olson Road over Mud Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlson Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.40 E of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10634, -86.34785
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Olson Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olson Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Olson Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olson Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Olson Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.