US Bridges

Cumberland RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.13 S of 106th ST · Structure no. 2900150

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cumberland RD over Mud Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 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 8,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCumberland RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.13 S of 106th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93964, -85.99501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,160 (2019)
Projected traffic13,260 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cumberland RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Cumberland RD over Mud 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cumberland RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 8,160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.