US Bridges

82nd Street over Mud Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 0.12 Mi. E of Sergeant RD · Structure no. 4900031

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,157
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd Street over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 82nd Street over Mud Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,065 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries82nd Street
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.12 Mi. E of Sergeant RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90234, -86.00996
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,157 (2019)
Projected traffic18,065 by 2039
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 82nd Street over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 82nd Street over Mud Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd Street over Mud Creek carry?

About 12,157 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 82nd Street over Mud Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd Street over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.