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CR 1500 West over Mud Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 2800212

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 West over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1500 West over Mud Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500 West
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.30 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09606, -87.2223
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 1500 West over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500 West over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1500 West over Mud Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 West over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 West over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.