SR 9 over Mud Creek
PoorMadison County, Indiana · 02.83 N SR 28 · Structure no. 002560
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,331
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Mud Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is SR 9 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Mud Creek carry?
About 4,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.