Base Line Road over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadRandolph County, Indiana · 00.56 MI N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 6800115
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Line Road over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Line Road over Mud Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Line Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base Line Road over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Base Line Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Base Line Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Base Line Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.