US Bridges

Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.90 E Ofkinters Bottoms · Structure no. 3100070

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesMosquito Creek RD
CrossesWest Branch Creek
Location00.90 E Ofkinters Bottoms
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02566, -86.03738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch 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 Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mosquito Creek RD over West Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.