US Bridges

Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.47 E of S Whetstine RD · Structure no. 5500170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMahalasville RD
CrossesPike Creek
Location00.47 E of S Whetstine RD
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35601, -86.29889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic470 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 Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahalasville RD over Pike 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 Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mahalasville RD over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.