US Bridges

SR 26 over Mud Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 02.75 E SR 213 · Structure no. 006840

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 26 over Mud Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 78 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2027. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesMud Creek
Location02.75 E SR 213
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42117, -85.90442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2027
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 26 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 SR 26 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.