US 40 over Mud Creek
FairHendricks County, Indiana · 01.29 W SR 39 · Structure no. 013770
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,854
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Mud Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying US 40 over Mud Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 104 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 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 9,854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,674 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 40 over Mud 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Mud Creek carry?
About 9,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.