US Bridges

Milton ST over Crooked Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.04 W of US 421 · Structure no. 3900098

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton ST over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milton ST over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMilton ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.04 W of US 421
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74038, -85.3781
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Milton ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton ST over Crooked 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 Milton ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Milton ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Milton ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.