CR 980 E over Mud Creek
GoodHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI N CR 500 S · Structure no. 3400097
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 980 E over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 980 E over Mud Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 980 E over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 980 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 980 E over Mud Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 980 E over Mud Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 980 E over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.