US Bridges

Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.03 W of 600 W · Structure no. 3000345

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStinemyer RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.03 W of 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71518, -85.91395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stinemyer RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stinemyer RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.