US Bridges

US 36 over Mill Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.43 E SR 75 · Structure no. 011630

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,274
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 14,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesMill Creek
Location02.43 E SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76041, -86.60512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,274 (2018)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Mill Creek carry?

About 14,274 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.