US Bridges

Washington ST over Mud Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W Indiana Ave · Structure no. 4800034

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington ST over Mud Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,811 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.10 W Indiana Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26299, -85.69255
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2023)
Projected traffic6,811 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Washington ST over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Washington ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Mud Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.