US Bridges

SR 26 over Mud Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 01.04 W SR 1 · Structure no. 076640

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Mud Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesMud Creek
Location01.04 W SR 1
RouteState Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45078, -85.17011
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 26 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.