US Bridges

Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.20 E Old US 37 N · Structure no. 5300144

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,468 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBoultinghouse Road
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location00.20 E Old US 37 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23902, -86.49507
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2014)
Projected traffic1,468 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Boultinghouse Road over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.