US Bridges

Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.26 E of Mahalasville R · Structure no. 5500303

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArtesian Avenue
CrossesUnt to Indian Creek
Location00.26 E of Mahalasville R
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40626, -86.4095
Functional classUrban 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2023)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesian Avenue over Unt to 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Artesian Avenue over Unt to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.