Base Road over Mud Creek
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 650 W · Structure no. 7000112
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Road over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Base Road over Mud Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base Road 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 Base Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Base Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Base Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.