US Bridges

CR 100W over Mud Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.12 MI N of CR 500 N · Structure no. 6800023

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100W over Mud Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.12 MI N of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23806, -84.99511
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2016)
Projected traffic288 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 100W over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100W over Mud Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Mud Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.