US Bridges

Little Point RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.23 S of 1050 N · Structure no. 5500096

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Point RD over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Little Point RD over Mud Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLittle Point RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.23 S of 1050 N
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57618, -86.63187
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Point RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Point 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 Little Point RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Point RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Point RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.