US Bridges

US 33 over Mud Run

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.81 S SR 9 · Structure no. 010930

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,153
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Mud Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 33 over Mud Run in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,153 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,392 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesMud Run
Location00.81 S SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27945, -85.42318
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,153 (2020)
Projected traffic13,392 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 33 over Mud Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Mud Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Mud Run carry?

About 7,153 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Mud Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.