US Bridges

CR 10 over Murmer Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 81(THUNDER) · Structure no. 6200009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Murmer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 10 over Murmer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 10
CrossesMurmer Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 81(THUNDER)
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99085, -86.6188
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 10 over Murmer Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Murmer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Murmer Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Murmer Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Murmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.