US Bridges

Old SR 132 over Mud Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 400 S · Structure no. 4800238

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 132 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old SR 132 over Mud Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 45 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 132
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.20 N CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0477, -85.8169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2023)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Old SR 132 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old SR 132 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 Old SR 132 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 132 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 132 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.