US Bridges

Mathis RD over Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Hottel RD · Structure no. 3100035

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathis RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mathis RD over Indian Creek in Harrison 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 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMathis RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 W of Hottel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19053, -86.18185
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2021)
Projected traffic245 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$89,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathis RD over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Mathis RD over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mathis RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mathis RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mathis RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.