US Bridges

CR 1100 E over Mud Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.6 MI S SR 26 · Structure no. 3400030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 E over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1100 E over Mud Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1100 E
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.6 MI S SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41256, -85.91863
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic302 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 1100 E over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 E over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100 E over Mud Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.