US Bridges

CR 540S over Mill Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.02 E of CR 250 W · Structure no. 3600205

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 540S over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 540S over Mill Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 540S
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.02 E of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.79812, -86.0842
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 540S over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 540S over Mill 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 CR 540S over Mill Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 540S over Mill Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 540S over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.