US Bridges

N Cataract RD over Mill Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 0.10 E of over Park RD · Structure no. 6000144

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cataract RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Cataract RD over Mill Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Cataract RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.10 E of over Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43314, -86.81345
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Cataract RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Cataract RD over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Cataract RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Cataract RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N Cataract RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.