US Bridges

Mahalasville RD over Sand Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.12 S of Cramertown Loo · Structure no. 5500196

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahalasville RD over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mahalasville RD over Sand Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMahalasville RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.12 S of Cramertown Loo
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39616, -86.40788
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2023)
Projected traffic2,350 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahalasville RD over Sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mahalasville RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mahalasville RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mahalasville RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.