US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.58 E of Ball Road · Structure no. 4700173

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location01.58 E of Ball Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74362, -86.4198
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2016)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad 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 Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.