US 36 over Mud Creek
FairHenry County, Indiana · 03.86 E SR 109 · Structure no. 011730
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,534
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Mud Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 4,534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,526 by 2030. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 36 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 over Mud Creek carry?
About 4,534 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.