US Bridges

US 30 EB over Muck Pocket

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 03.04 W SR 13 · Structure no. 008600

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
10,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over Muck Pocket is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 EB over Muck Pocket in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 10,647 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,418 by 2034. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesMuck Pocket
Location03.04 W SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2173, -85.76635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,647 (2021)
Projected traffic13,418 by 2034
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 30 EB over Muck Pocket built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 EB over Muck Pocket 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 EB over Muck Pocket carry?

About 10,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over Muck Pocket?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over Muck Pocket?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.