US Bridges

Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.70 E of CR 800 W · Structure no. 2600150

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMounts RD
CrossesPudding Belly Run
Location00.70 E of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23034, -87.70217
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic145 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 Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run 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 Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mounts RD over Pudding Belly Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.