US Bridges

4th Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Madison · Structure no. 2500082

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying 4th Street over Mill Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.10 E of Madison
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07052, -86.21283
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2022)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 4th Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street 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 4th Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.