US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.58 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 4700054

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.58 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74155, -86.41117
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.