US Bridges

US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 02.11 N SR 14 · Structure no. 032430

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,420
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 94 years old, older 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,616 by 2037. The structure is 1,177 ft (358.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesMuck Pocket & Antrim Dit
Location02.11 N SR 14
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08681, -86.89196
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+58 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,177 ft (358.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2017)
Projected traffic8,616 by 2037
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit?

The structure is 1,177 ft (358.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Muck Pocket & Antrim Dit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.