US Bridges

Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.01 E of Low Gap Road · Structure no. 5100005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMount Olive Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.01 E of Low Gap Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80584, -86.69305
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2007)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Olive Road over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Olive Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.