Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek
FairOhio County, Indiana · 0.10 W of SR 262 · Structure no. 5800010
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 109 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Downey Ridge Road over Mud Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.