US Bridges

Michigan Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 2500038

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Michigan Road over Mill Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.50 S of CR 200 N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07414, -86.21562
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Michigan Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.