US Bridges

Henderson RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 NW of CR 350 W · Structure no. 7000093

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson RD over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Henderson RD over Mud Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHenderson RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.10 NW of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64717, -85.51739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Henderson RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Henderson RD over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Henderson RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Henderson RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.