US Bridges

146th ST East over Mud Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.56 W of Cyntheanne RD · Structure no. 2900159

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST East over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 146th ST East over Mud Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries146th ST East
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.56 W of Cyntheanne RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00212, -85.89196
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 146th ST East over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th ST East 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 146th ST East over Mud Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST East over Mud Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST East over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.