US Bridges

Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.20 N of 8th ST · Structure no. 2500081

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiana Avenue
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.20 N of 8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06717, -86.21062
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2022)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Avenue 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 Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Avenue over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.