US Bridges

CR 00EW over Mud Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 750 S · Structure no. 3200145

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 00EW over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 00EW over Mud Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 57 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 00EW
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65025, -86.52242
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2020)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 00EW over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 00EW 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 00EW over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 00EW over Mud Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 00EW over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.