US Bridges

SR 1 over Mud Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 01.18 N SR 26 · Structure no. 000340

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,026
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Mud Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,026 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2030. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesMud Creek
Location01.18 N SR 26
RouteState Highway 1
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46836, -85.15066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,026 (2018)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2030
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 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 1 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,026 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.