US Bridges

96th ST East over Mud Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Cumberland RD · Structure no. 2900151

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,080
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST East over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 96th ST East over Mud Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 43 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 22,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,870 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries96th ST East
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.45 W of Cumberland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92709, -86.00352
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,080 (2019)
Projected traffic35,870 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 96th ST East over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 96th ST East 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 96th ST East over Mud Creek carry?

About 22,080 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 96th ST East over Mud Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST East over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.