US Bridges

Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.82 E of S 1000 E · Structure no. 5500100

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCooney Milhon RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.82 E of S 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57943, -86.6544
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooney Milhon RD over Mill 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 Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cooney Milhon RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.