US Bridges

Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 0.01 S of Poplar Street · Structure no. 3100124

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMulberry Street
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location0.01 S of Poplar Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2092, -86.12427
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Street over Little Indian 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 Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Street over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.