US Bridges

Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Evans Knobs RD · Structure no. 3100044

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesOld Dam 43 RD
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location00.40 N of Evans Knobs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01421, -86.01149
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic760 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito 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 Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dam 43 RD over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.