US Bridges

SR 13 over Mud Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.56 N SR 38 · Structure no. 003320

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Mud Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.56 N SR 38
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02782, -85.84329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,240 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

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 SR 13 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 13 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.