US Bridges

Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.09 S of Old Railroad R · Structure no. 5500022

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMahalasville RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.09 S of Old Railroad R
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35783, -86.36006
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahalasville RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mahalasville RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.