US Bridges

US 36 over Mud Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.59 W US 27 · Structure no. 011801

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Mud Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesMud Creek
Location01.59 W US 27
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04857, -84.96846
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2023)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2043
Trucks26%
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

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 36 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Mud 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.