US Bridges

Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.15 E of US 231 · Structure no. 5100077

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant Road
CrossesN Branch Friends Creek
Location0.15 E of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65018, -86.91167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2007)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends 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 Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant Road over N Branch Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.