Lantern RD over Mud Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.03 E of Sergeant RD · Structure no. 4900032
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 645
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lantern RD over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lantern RD over Mud Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lantern RD over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lantern RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lantern RD over Mud Creek carry?
About 645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lantern RD over Mud Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lantern RD over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.