US Bridges

SR 44 over Mud Creek

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 07.46 W US 52 · Structure no. 016450

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Mud Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 42 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 4,553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,919 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesMud Creek
Location07.46 W US 52
RouteState Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57651, -85.57894
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,553 (2022)
Projected traffic5,919 by 2042
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

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 SR 44 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 44 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.