US Bridges

Old SR 11 over Mays Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 01.56 S Old SR 337 · Structure no. 076496

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 11 over Mays Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 11 over Mays Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld SR 11
CrossesMays Creek
Location01.56 S Old SR 337
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05905, -86.07698
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,366 by 2030
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 Old SR 11 over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 11 over Mays 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 11 over Mays Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 11 over Mays Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 11 over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.