US Bridges

Olson RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.50 Mi. E. US-31 · Structure no. 2500091

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olson RD over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Olson RD over Mill Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOlson RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.50 Mi. E. US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09139, -86.23135
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olson RD 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 Olson RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Olson RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Olson RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.