US Bridges

Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.42 S of 126th ST · Structure no. 2900289

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGray Eagle DR
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.42 S of 126th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96628, -85.92952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic580 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray Eagle DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gray Eagle DR over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.